initial
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
i · ni · tial
ɪ · ˈnɪʃ · əl
English Definition
adj. occurring at the beginning
Significado en Español
inicial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ban đầu, khởi đầu
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Example Sentence
They met to discuss the initial plan for the project.
他们碰面讨论项目的初步计划。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
initi(start)+al(adjective suffix).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “initial”?
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A
final
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B
beginning
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C
secondary
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D
late
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B — beginning.
“initial” means adj. occurring at the beginning
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her ______ reaction was pure shock, but she soon began to smile.
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A
initial
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B
final
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C
last
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D
closing
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A — initial.
“initial” means adj. occurring at the beginning
Common questions about “initial”
What does “initial” mean?
initial — adj. occurring at the beginning. In Chinese: 最初的，初始的.
How do you pronounce “initial”?
initial is pronounced /ɪˈnɪʃəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: i · ni · tial.
How do you use “initial” in a sentence?
They met to discuss the initial plan for the project. (他们碰面讨论项目的初步计划。)
What are synonyms for “initial”?
beginning, first, early, preliminary — all close in meaning to initial (adj. occurring at the beginning).
Is “initial” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. initial appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “initial”?
initi(start)+al(adjective suffix).
