initiatory

Speech parts

1. initiatory - Noun

2. initiatory - Adjective

3. initiatory - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Suitable for an introduction or beginning; introductory; prefatory; as, an initiatory step.

Tending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary.

An introductory act or rite.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

first initiative inaugural maiden aboriginal natal masonic elementary original early beginning leading primary basic initial
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Antonyms

new end following last later final
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Phrases with the word

initiatory rite initiatory journey initiatory voyage

Examples

The prime objective of all Initiatory music in the Temples of Antiquity was to bring about physical purification and renewal, mental stimulation and alertness, spiritual exhilaration and Illumination. Ambrose

It is a subject for congratulation that the great Empire of Brazil has taken the initiatory step toward the abolition of slavery. Our relations with that Empire, always cordial, will naturally be made more so by this act. Ulysses S. Grant

the magazine's inaugural issue Source: Internet

the initiative phase in the negotiations Source: Internet

an initiatory step toward a treaty Source: Internet

his first (or maiden) speech in Congress Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

initiatively initiator initiatorily initiatory journey initiatory rite initiatory voyage