Synonyms & related words for initiation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of initiation — including introduction, origination, induction, inception, commencement, installation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to initiation

Explore words related to initiation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include instauration, initiating, initiatory, founding, initiates, initiated, creation, inchoation. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for initiation

Common synonyms for initiation include introduction, origination, induction, inception, commencement, installation, beginning, inauguration — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does initiation come from?

The word initiation 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.