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Definition initial in British English

initial noun

[countable] noun
/ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/
1

the first letter of someone's name, especially their first name

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1.1

the first letters of all someone's names

Example

He carries a leather case with his initials stamped on it.

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1.2

the first letter of a word

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Definition initial in British English