INITIALER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

occurring at the beginning

Example: took the initial step toward reconciliation

Part of speech: Noun

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

Example: he refused to put the initials FRS after his name

Part of speech: Verb

mark with one's initials

initial – A related word in the same word family.

er – A related word in the same word family.

Some English words are 'fossil words'—they only survive in idioms or fixed phrases.