adj. inceptive, initial, inaugural or introductory
n. An introductory act or rite.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Suitable for an introduction or beginning; introductory; prefatory.
adj. Tending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary.
n. An introductory act or rite.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of, pertaining to, or suitable for a beginning or introduction; introductory: as, an initiatory step.
Initiating or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by prescribed formalities.
n. An introductory process or form.
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adj. serving to set in motion
Word Usage
"But the really true virtue is a purification from all such things, and temperance, justice, fortitude and wisdom itself, are a kind of initiatory purification 38."