/aɪˈnɪʃəl/ (eye-NISH-uhl)

Definitions

1. adjective

occurring or done at the beginning; first

“She made an initial attempt to solve the puzzle.”

2. noun

a first or beginning payment, contribution, or instalment

“The initial payment for the new policy is $100.”

3. noun

the first letter or letters of a word or name, especially when written or printed in larger letters

“The initial of her name is ‘E’ for Emily.”

4. verb

to take the first steps or make a beginning in something

“She initially learned how to play the piano.”

5. adverb

at the beginning

“The initial pages of the book were most interesting.”