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initiative

Letters that make initiative

a, e, n, t, i, v are letters that make 'initiative'

Words within initiative

IT, ti, at, iv, in, IV, nit, IN, IA, TIA, At, In, Ni, Ti are words within 'initiative'

initiative is a 10 letter word ending with e
initiative is a 10 letter word starting with i

3 possible definitions for 'initiative'

Initiative as "the first of a series of actions"

Under this definition, initiative is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

opening, first step, opening move have the same meaning as 'initiative'

initiative as a type

'initiative' can be a type of beginning, start, commencement.

Types of initiative

curtain raiser, first base, peace initiative are types of 'initiative'.

Derivatives of initiative

open, open up, opening are derivatives of 'initiative'.

Initiative as "readiness to embark on bold new ventures"

Under this definition, initiative is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

enterprise, enterprisingness, go-ahead have the same meaning as 'initiative'

initiative as a type

'initiative' can be a type of drive.

Derivatives of initiative

entrepreneur, enterpriser, go ahead, plow ahead, enterprising are derivatives of 'initiative'.

Initiative as "serving to set in motion"

Under this definition, initiative is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

inaugural, first, initiatory, maiden have the same meaning as 'initiative'

Derivatives of initiative

originate, initiate, lead up, start are derivatives of 'initiative'.

Similar to initiative

opening is similar to initiative.

Example of initiative used within this context

"the magazine's inaugural issue", "the initiative phase in the negotiations", "an initiatory step toward a treaty", "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress", "the liner's maiden voyage"