initial meaning and definition

INITIAL noun

Definition of initial (noun)

1. the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
   • "he refused to put the initials FRS after his name"

INITIAL verb

Definition of initial (verb)

1. mark with one's initials

INITIAL adjective

Definition of initial (adjective)

1. occurring at the beginning
   • "took the initial step toward reconciliation"