initiation
/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
ɪnɪʃ · IEꞮ · ʃən (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French initiation, from Latin initiātiō. Morphologically initiate + -ion.
Example Sentences
- "initiation into a society"
- "initiation into business"
- "initiation into literature"
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