initiation
10 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #14,851
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Definitions
noun
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌɪʃiːˈeɪʃʌn/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural initiations
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of starting something for the first time
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
informationstationsituationconversationoperationinvestigationlocationnationvacationeducationreputationexplanationimaginationgenerationorganizationinvitation
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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