initials

noun

An abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram

Roots

eoit- · Latin · go

Synonyms for initials

signaturen

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Where does initials come from?

The word initials breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root it-, from Latin eo (“go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.