noninitial

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈɪnɪʃəl/

KK: /nɑnˈɪnɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition

Referring to something that is not at the beginning or starting point.

Example

In the noninitial stages of the project, we focused on research and planning.

Conversation

I found this interesting article about noninitial sounds in language.

Oh really? What did it say?

It explained how they can affect pronunciation in different dialects.

That sounds cool! I’d love to read it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

subsequent

later

following

Antonyms

initial

first

primary

Root Explanation

Noninitial → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "initial" (from Latin "initialis", meaning pertaining to the beginning). The word "noninitial" means not pertaining to the beginning or not occurring at the start.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'initial' referring to the 'beginning' — so noninitial describes something that is not at the start.

Visually Confused Words

coinitial

nonministerial