initial
Translation
initial, first, early
Examples
My initial reaction was one of surprise.
My initial reaction was one of surprise.
The initial plan had to be changed.
The initial plan had to be changed.
Grammar Patterns
((initial)) + noun happening at the beginning My initial reaction was one of surprise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: first, opening, early; Antonyms: final, last
Etymology
From Latin 'initialis', from 'initium' meaning 'a beginning'. Related to 'initiate'.
Memory Tips
'Initial' sounds like 'initiate', which means to start something. So, 'initial' refers to the start.