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initiator
in·i·ti·ate I0145100 (ĭ-nĭsh′ē-āt′)tr.v. in·i·ti·at·ed, in·i·ti·at·ing, in·i·ti·ates 1. To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See Synonyms at begin.2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity: initiated the students into the world of opera.3. To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ritual or ceremony.adj. (-ĭt)1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.2. Introduced to something new, such as a new field of knowledge.n. (-ĭt)1. One who is being or has been initiated into an organization.2. One who has been introduced to or has attained some knowledge in a particular field.
[Latin initiāre, initiāt-, from initium, beginning; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]
in·i′ti·a′tor n.initiator (ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪtə) n1. a person or thing that initiates2. (Chemistry) chem a substance that starts a chain reaction3. (Chemistry) chem an explosive used in detonators inˈitiˌatress, inˈitiˌatrix fem nThesaurus| Noun | 1. | initiator - a person who initiates a course of actioninstigatorleader - a person who rules or guides or inspires othersaggressor - a confident assertive person who acts as instigator |
TranslationsiniziatoreiniziatriceвиновникIdiomsSeeinitiateinitiator
initiator[i′nish·ē‚ād·ər] (chemistry) The substance or molecule (other than reactant) that initiates a chain reaction, as in polymerization; an example is acetyl peroxide. (computer science) A part of an operating system of a large computer that runs several jobs at the same time, setting up the job, monitoring its progress, and performing any necessary cleanup after the job's completion. (ordnance) A device used as the first element of an explosive train, such as a detonator or squib, which upon receipt of the proper mechanical or electrical impulse produces a burning or detonating action; it generally contains a small quantity of a sensitive explosive. LegalSeeInitiateinitiator
Synonyms for initiatornoun a person who initiates a course of actionSynonymsRelated Words |