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initiation

/ initiation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"
"the foundation of a new scientific society"
"he regards the fork as a modern introduction"
Type of:
beginning start commencement
Kinds of:
authorship paternity
Derived:
introduce innovate create originate arise
noun Sense 2
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
"his initiation into the club"
"he was ordered to report for induction into the army"
"he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"
Type of:
ceremony ceremonial ceremonial occasion
Kinds of:
inauguration inaugural coronation enthronement enthronization
Derived:
install initiate induct invest seat
noun Sense 3
an act that sets in motion some course of events
Type of:
causing causation
Kinds of:
fomentation instigation
Derived:
originate initiate start lead up induce
noun Sense 4
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
"his knowledgeability impressed me"
"his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
Type of:
wisdom wiseness
Semantic Complexity
58%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
34
Times Searched
25
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beginning start commencement authorship paternity ceremony ceremonial ceremonial occasion inauguration inaugural coronation enthronement