Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

initial

Adjective
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
Definition
The first or beginning part of something.
Examples
  • She had her initial meeting with the new team.
  • His initial response was positive, but he later changed his mind.
  • We need to address the initial issues before moving forward.
Meaning
Initial refers to the earliest stage of a process or the starting point of something.
Synonyms
  • first
  • starting
  • preliminary
  • opening