Analysis Complete

initiative

/ initiative /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the first of a series of actions
"he memorized all the important chess openings"
Type of:
beginning start commencement
Kinds of:
curtain raiser first base peace initiative
Derived:
open open up
adjective satellite Sense 2
serving to set in motion
"the magazine''s inaugural issue"
"the initiative phase in the negotiations"
"an initiatory step toward a treaty"
"his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"
"the liner''s maiden voyage"
Similar:
opening
noun Sense 3
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Type of:
drive
Derived:
go ahead plow ahead
Semantic Complexity
35%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
1
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beginning start commencement curtain raiser first base peace initiative opening drive