Associations to the word «Initiatory»

Wiktionary

INITIATORY, adjective. Of or pertaining to initiation
INITIATORY, adjective. Inceptive, initial, inaugural or introductory
INITIATORY, noun. An introductory act or rite.

Dictionary definition

INITIATORY, adjective. Serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage".

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes