initiation
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introducedThe act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
» Welcome to initiation day.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
initiation into a society
initiation into business
Initiation, Initiierung
(countable, uncountable)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.
инициа́цияiniciácija
ініціа́ціяiniciácija
(countable, uncountable)The first step of transcription or of transduction.
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
- wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
Examples
8 sentencesWelcome to initiation day.
Your initiation is complete.
Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.
ruВо многих сектах есть ритуал посвящения новых участников.
deBei vielen Sekten gibt es für neue Mitglieder Initiationsriten.
Donald needs to pass the right of initiation.
Tom hoped the initiation ceremony would be over soon.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French initiation, from Latin initiātiō. Morphologically initiate + -Borrowed from Middle French initiation, from Latin initiātiō. Morphologically initiate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: initiations| Singular | initiation |
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Synonyms
15 synonyms- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new:foundingfoundationinstitutionoriginationcreationinnovationintroductioninstauration
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office:inductioninstallation
- an act that sets in motion some course of events:triggerinduction
- wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge:knowledgeabilityknowledgeableness
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable