word
Initiation
Ih-nih-shee-AY-shuhn
/ˌɪˌnɪʃiːˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
initiation
Dictionary meaning
An act that sets in motion some course of events.
Examples
- The initiation into the club is a long one.
Synonyms: trigger
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