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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

initial

/ɪnɪʃəl/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does initial mean?

adjective, noun

The first or earliest part of something; serving to introduce or begin something. A person or thing that is first in a particular order or series.

Example

"The initial stages of the project were the most challenging."

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