/iniˈθjal/
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Translation
initial, first
Word origin
From Latin initialis, from initium ('beginning'), from inire ('to go in, to begin'). The same root gives English 'initial' and 'initiate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- initialis
- English cognates
- initial, initiate
Grammar
Masc pluraliniciales
Examples
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The initial phase of the project was the hardest.
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The initial cost was too high for us.
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Write your initials at the top of the document.
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My initial reaction was one of surprise.
¿ cambiarlo?
What was the initial plan before it was changed?
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