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.
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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. — heccele
deBei vielen Sekten gibt es für neue Mitglieder Initiationsriten. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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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regular
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
See also
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