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ini·tia·to·ry
\ə̇ˈnish(ē)əˌtōrē, -tȯrē, -ri sometimes -isēə-\ adjective
Etymology: initiate + -ory
1. : constituting an introduction or beginning : introductory, opening, first
< abolished as soon as its initiatory horrors were known — J.L.Motley >
2. : tending or serving to initiate : introducing by instruction or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies : elementary, rudimentary
< initiatory rites > |