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    [Noun]  | "ini*tia*tive" | \ i-ˈni-shə-tiv \


    1: an introductory step

    2: energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise

    3: the right to initiate legislative action


    Origin: 1793 ;

     See: {initiate:1 };

    [Noun]  | "the initiative" 


    1: the power or opportunity to do something before others do

    [Adjective]  | "initiative" 


    1: of or relating to initiation : introductory, preliminary


    Origin: 1605 ;

     See: {initiate:1 };

    [Noun]  | "initiative" 


    1: readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity;


      * e.g., " ... the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack "



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    [Phrase]  | "on one's own initiative" 


    1: without aid or support;


      * e.g., " ... She began writing her dissertation on her own initiative prior to entering grad school. "



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     [ "initiative" ]

    1: Having the intelligence to act without the instruction of others.

      * e.g.,  ... Fuck it, I'm going. I'm taking initiative. 

     [ "initiative" ]

    1: (n) Responding to peer pressure before your peers are there to pressure you.

      * e.g.,  ... The chalupa had been in the fridge for several days; Mike took initiative and ate it for lunch. 

     [ "initiative" ]

    1: my dick, cock, fuck stick or love thermometer.

      * e.g.,  ... i gave her a little innitiative to screem louder 

     [ "initiator" ]

    1: One who presents the first action in trying to stimulate an encounter of somewhat physical nature. FOr instance, the man or woman who presents the hand for the reciprocating slap or likewise, the arms to invite an embrace.

      * e.g.,  ... She initiated the hug by opening her arms and smiling at me to come forth. 

     [ "Initiate" ]

    1: Person who belongs to the Divergent Fandom (a fan of The Divergent Series)

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey what's your fandom? I'm a Initiate, and you?" 

     [ "initiation" ]

    1: When your friends make you do something to be a part of a special club, gang, team, ect.

      * e.g.,  ... Gang leader: You must go through initiation before becoming a member. 

     [ "initialism" ]

    1: a practically useless word created to distinguish initials from acronyms. the word was crafted to ensure that those who do not subscribe to the concept are made to feel ridiculous when they have to ask "what is an initialism?"

      * e.g.,  ... Nate: New York was great, we went on a tour of the Yune and met the Secretary-General. Trav: Nate, it's not called the Yune, it's called the U.N., it's an initialism for United Nations Nate: Oh.... what the fuck is an initialism? Trav: You're an idiot everyone knows an initialsm is when you say the letters - like U.N. Nate: Isn't that basically an acronym? Trav: No you tool. An acronym is when you make the initials of something into a new word, like NASA. They're two TOTALLY different things. Sayran: Oh Trav - you're too smart for me! 

     [ "Initialism" ]

    1: An acronym that you say each letter for as opposed to saying it as a word.

      * e.g.,  ... USA is an initialism, while NASA is an acronym. 

     [ "initiate" ]

    1: to eat one item, then to eat another

      * e.g.,  ... first she ate a cheeseburger, initiate fries 

     [ "initiate" ]

    1: Redneck term for "and then she ate."

      * e.g.,  ... My wife ate three double cheeseburgers initiate some fries. 

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