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initiating


Meanings
  • Verb

    Giving a signal or taking the first action in a process or an interaction.

  • Noun

    Serving as a starting point or origin.


Antonyms

complete , conclude , end , finish
Rhymes
Words rhyming with initiating
committing , fitting , mitting , splitting
Variants
List of all variants of initiating that leads to same result
initiate , initiated , initiates , initiating , initiator , initiators , re-initiate , re-initiated , re-initiates , re-initiating , re-initiation , re-initiations , reinitiate , reinitiated , reinitiates , reinitiating , reinitiation , reinitiations
Forms
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initiates, initiated, initiating


Etymology
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The word 'initiating' comes from the Latin word 'initiare' which means 'to begin' or 'to start'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'initiating' is often used in the context of technology, particularly in the field of computer networking, where it refers to the process of establishing a communication link between two devices.

  2. In some languages, the word for 'initiating' is similar to the word for 'beginning'. For example, in Spanish, both 'iniciar' and 'empezar' mean 'to begin'.

  3. The concept of 'initiating' has been explored in various forms of art, including music, where the opening notes or chords of a song are often referred to as the 'initiating sequence' or 'intro'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inception: The process of beginning something new, often referring to the start of a project or a plan.

  2. Onset: The beginning or start of something, especially something unwelcome or unpleasant.


Culture
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In many cultures, 'initiating' is a significant part of various rituals and ceremonies, particularly in the context of religious or spiritual practices, where it represents the beginning of a new phase or stage in someone's life. In literature, 'initiating' is often used to describe the start of a journey or quest, as in the case of 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.

How to Memorize "initiating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a light bulb turning on, signaling the start of a new process or idea.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'initiating' with the idea of starting something new or taking the first step.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'I N IT I A T E' to remember the meaning of 'initiating': 'I' for 'In' and 'Initiate', 'N' for 'N'ew, 'I' for 'Initiate', 'T' for 'Take', 'I' for 'Action', and 'E' for 'Effect'.


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