Initiatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Initiatory is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to initiation.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to initiation.
More Meanings
- Inceptive, initial, inaugural or introductory.
- An introductory act or rite.
Example Sentences
some initiatory treatises in the law
Two initiatory rites of the same general import cannot exist together.
The Auburn Knights of Honor will present the mock exposé of the initiatory ceremonies, given last year by the Lewiston lodge with such rich success, with new and improved details, in their hall, some time next month.
Word Forms
- initiatories
Synonyms for initiatory
Depending on context, synonyms include initiative, maiden, opening, inaugural, first.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include initiative, inaugural, first, opening, maiden, initiatic.
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