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INITIATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
initiatively (not comparable)
(nonstandard) On one's own initiative; without being prompted
Source: Wiktionary
INITIATIVE
In*i"ti*a*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. initiatif.]
Definition: Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.
In*i"ti*a*tive, n. Etym: [Cf. F. initiative.]
1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins. The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come. I. Taylor.
2. The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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