Initiative (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The first of a series of actions.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Opening
• Opening Move
• First Step

Hypernyms

• Beginning
• Commencement

Hyponyms

• Peace Initiative
• First Base
• Curtain Raiser

Meaning ²

Readiness to embark on bold new ventures.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Go-ahead
• Enterprisingness
• Enterprise

Hypernyms

• Drive