- of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay.
- an initial letter, as of a word.
- the first letter of a proper name.
- a letter of extra size or an ornamental character used at the beginning of a chapter or other division of a book, manuscript, or the like.
- to mark or sign with an initial or the initials of one's name, especially as a token of preliminary or informal approval.
- of, at, or concerning the beginning
- the first letter of a word, esp a person's name
- a large sometimes highly decorated letter set at the beginning of a chapter or work
- a cell from which tissues and organs develop by division and differentiation; a meristematic cell
- to sign with one's initials, esp to indicate approval; endorse
