Initially
Example: Initially, the project faced many unexpected challenges.
Definition
"Initially" is an adverb used to describe something occurring at the beginning or first stage of a process or event, often before any changes or developments take place. For example, "Initially, the project faced many unexpected challenges" emphasizes the earliest phase.
Etymology
The word "initially" derives from the Latin adjective "initialis," meaning 'of or relating to a beginning,' which comes from "initium," meaning 'beginning.' Over time, it evolved through Old French into English, where "initially" came to describe actions or states occurring at the very start. Did you know? The root "initium" is also related to the English word "initiate."
Learn to use this word actively
"Initially" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
