Word Type

Noun

The word "initiation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

conclusion

Derived Terms

clutch initiation initiation ceremony initiation codon initiational lipoinitiation noninitiation overinitiation photoinitiation postinitiation preinitiation reinitiation self-initiation

Context

chemistry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

beginning causation causing ceremonial ceremonial occasion ceremony commencement observance start wisdom wiseness

Type Of (IsA)

beginning ceremony

Related Terms

initial initiate initiationism

Related Terms

acceptance acceptance ritual admission admittance admittance ceremony ceremony form fraternity initial initiate initiating initiationism introduce rite ritual secret society test

Synonym Network

beginning hazing knowledgeability trigger

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