INITIATION

trigger, induction, initiation

(noun) an act that sets in motion some course of events

initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration

(noun) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; “she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”; “the foundation of a new scientific society”

initiation, knowledgeableness, knowledgeability

(noun) wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; “his knowledgeability impressed me”; “his dullness was due to lack of initiation”

initiation, induction, installation

(noun) a formal entry into an organization or position or office; “his initiation into the club”; “he was ordered to report for induction into the army”; “he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

initiation (countable and uncountable, plural initiations)

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

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.

(chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.

Synonyms

• (act of initiating): beginning, start

Antonyms

• (act of initiating): conclusion, end

Source: Wiktionary


In*i`ti*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. initiatio: cf. F. initiation.]

1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc. "The initiation of coursers of events." Pope.

2. 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. Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our initiation into sacred mysteries. Broome.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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