Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
initiatory
adjective
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əˌtɔːr.i/
Definition
Serving as a beginning or introductory phase.
Examples
- The initiatory meeting set the stage for future discussions.
- Her initiatory role in the project was crucial for its success.
- The initiatory rites of passage are significant in many cultures.
Meaning
The term ‘initiatory’ refers to something that indicates the start of a process or event, particularly the first steps taken in a journey or undertaking.
Synonyms
- Introductory
- Preliminary
- Commencement
- Opening
