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initial

a) Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin

Our initial admiration for their efficiency gave way to disgust about their methods

b) Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word

The initial stages of a syndrome may differ vastly from the final symptoms

Syn: incipient, opening

Ant: final

a) The first letter of a word or a name.

You can get your initials printed at the top.

b) In plural, the first letter of each word of a persons full name considered as a unit

Syn: drop cap, versal

To sign ones initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

Please initial each page and sign the contract in full at the bottom.

See Also: initiate, initiation, initiative, initialize, init

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