starting
Translation
starting, initial
Examples
What is the starting salary for this job?
What is the starting salary for this job?
He is the starting pitcher for the team.
He is the starting pitcher for the team.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) initial, beginning What is the starting salary?
Similar Words
Synonyms: initial, beginning; Antonyms: final, ending
Etymology
From the verb 'start' plus the '-ing' suffix, forming a present participle used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'starting line' at a race. It's the very first line you begin from.