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Initiative
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
The ability or action of taking the first step in a process without being told to do so.
Synonyms:
enterprise
foresight
resourcefulness
drive
ingenuity
Antonyms:
inactivity
indifference
inaction
Examples:
But he would not do that on his own
initiative
.
The eco-
initiative
aims to reduce urban waste.
Having
initiative
can turn ideas into action.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word
initiativus
meaning
beginning
, it evolved through the French
initiative
during the 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
38 mentions per 1 million words
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