initial initial /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/

adjective

1. () Occurring at the beginning  ( initial )
   occurring at the beginning
    Took the initial step toward reconciliation
   took the initial step toward reconciliation
   

noun

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

verb

1. Mark with one's initials  ( initial )
   mark with one's initials