English Dictionary

initial

/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

adj

Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin. / Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

The initial step in the process is to gather all the necessary materials.

意味（1）

Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.

Our initial admiration for their efficiency gave way to disgust about their methods.

意味（2）

Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

The initial letter of names is usually printed with a capital letter.