ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Initiation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Initiation is a noun meaning The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

Meaning

The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

More Meanings

  1. (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.
  2. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

Example Sentences

initiation into business
initiation into a society
initiation into literature

Word Forms

Synonyms for initiation

Depending on context, synonyms include beginning, start, foundation, creation, induction, instauration.

Antonyms for initiation

Common opposites include conclusion, end.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include induction, founding, origination, installation, foundation, creation.

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