Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Relating to the first stage or beginning of something.
Initial
/ɪ'nɪʃ(ə)l/Synonyms:
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Examples:
And then you slur by dropping initial letters and diphthongs.Her initial reaction was one of amazement and surprise.The initial phase of the project was a resounding success.
Etymology:
From the Latin word initialis, derived from initium meaning beginning or entrance, first used in English in the late 15th century.
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