initiation

/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

ɪnɪʃ · IEꞮ · ʃən (3 syllables)

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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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