initiator

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who takes the first action or makes the first move.

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Rhymes

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innocent , sentiment , element , agreement

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Variants

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initiate , initiated , initiates , initiating , initiator , initiators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'initiare', meaning 'to begin'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'initiator' is often used in computer programming to refer to a process or thread that starts the execution of a program.

2. In some ancient cultures, an 'initiator' was a spiritual guide who helped individuals undergo a rite of passage into adulthood or other significant life transitions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Instigator: Someone who provokes or incites others to take action, often used synonymously with 'initiator' but with a slightly negative connotation.

2. Primer: A material or substance that is used to prepare a surface for painting or other treatments. The term 'primer' is related to 'initiator' as both refer to something that sets the stage for a subsequent action.

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Culture

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In literature, 'initiator' is often used to refer to the person who starts a story or sets events in motion. For example, in the novel 'Jane Eyre', Mr. Rochester is the initiator as he sets in motion the chain of events that leads to the revelation of his secret.

How to Memorize "initiator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking the first step in a race or a game, or imagine a light bulb turning on to represent the start of an idea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'initiator' with the image of a conductor leading an orchestra or a captain setting sail on a ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Start' to remember the definition of 'initiator': 'I' for 'Initiates', 'S' for 'Sets', 'T' for 'Things', 'A' for 'In', 'R' for 'Action', and 'T' for 'Takes'.

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