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1. initiative

noun. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv, ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv'] readiness to embark on bold new ventures.

Etymology

  • initiative (French)

Rhymes with Initiative

  • alternative
  • captive
  • causative
  • causative
  • cognitive
  • collaborative
  • collaborative
  • collective
  • combative
  • commemorative
  • commemorative
  • communicative
  • comparative
  • conductive
  • congestive
  • connective
  • constructive
  • consultative
  • contemplative
  • contraceptive

How do you pronounce initiative?

Pronounce initiative as ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv.

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How to spell initiative? Is it linitiative? Or initative? Common misspellings are:

  • linitiative
  • initative

2. initiative

noun. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv, ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv'] the first of a series of actions.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • initiative (French)

3. initiative

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv, ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv'] serving to set in motion.

Etymology

  • initiative (French)