initial

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  The first letter or sound in a word or phrase

  - "The initial letter of the alphabet is 'A'."
  - "The initial sound in the word 'cat' is /k/."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=189762"

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Antonyms

final

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Synonyms

drop cap , versal , incipient , opening

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with initial
prime , time , crime , dime

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Variants

List of all variants of initial that leads to same result
initial , initialness , initialnesses , initials , initialed , initialing , initialled , initialling , initial coin offering , initial coin offerings , initial rhyme , initial rhymes , initial side , initial sides , initial public offering , alliteration , alliterations , head rhyme

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'initium' meaning 'beginning'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first letter of the English alphabet is 'A'.

2. The first letter of the Greek alphabet is 'Alpha'.

3. In mathematics, the initial value of a sequence is called the first term.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Prefix: A group of letters that comes before the root of a word and changes its meaning

2. Suffix: A group of letters that comes after the root of a word and changes its meaning

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, initials are often used as a literary device to represent a character or a secret. In art, initials can be used as a signature or a mark of ownership.

How to Memorize "initial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the first letter of the alphabet 'A'.
   - Visualize the shape and form of the letter 'A'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the letter 'A' with the apple logo of Apple Inc.
   - Associate the letter 'A' with the beginning of a sentence or a story.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Always Ape Around' to remember that 'A' comes before 'E' in the alphabet.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Apricot, Apple, Avocado' to remember the order of vowels in English.

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