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initiation

/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/noun5 syllables

Initiation means: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.

Synonyms for initiation15

noun, as in the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration

noun, as in a formal entry into an organization or position or office

induction, installation

noun, as in wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

knowledgeability, knowledgeableness

noun, as in an act that sets in motion some course of events

trigger, induction

also used for initiation

beginning, start

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What does initiation mean?4

noun

1

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new“she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”

2

a formal entry into an organization or position or office“his initiation into the club”

3

wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge“his knowledgeability impressed me”

4

an act that sets in motion some course of events

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with initiation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for initiation, grouped by syllable

Initiation in a sentence

  • Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.darinmex
  • Donald needs to pass the right of initiation.Amastan
  • Tom hoped the initiation ceremony would be over soon.shekitten
  • Tom wanted to join a fraternity at university, but was scared of the initiation ceremony.helloroto

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of initiation

as a noun

plural
initiations