initiation

CEFRB2

/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of starting something or joining a group.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The first step of transcription or of transduction.

Examples

  • Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.

  • There's also the initiation ritual.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

  2. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

More examples

In context

  • initiation into a society

  • initiation into business

  • initiation into literature

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French initiation, from Latin initiātiō. Morphologically initiate + -ion.