noun Uncommon

initials

ih-NIH-shuhlz

Initials (noun) means the first letters of a person's names, used as a short form of their full name. Example: “You can just use your initials, J.K., instead of signing the whole form.”

noun

The first letters of a person's names, used as a short form of their full name.

"You can just use your initials, J.K., instead of signing the whole form."

"The monogrammed towels had her initials stitched in gold thread."

How to use initials

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe capital letters that stand in for a person's first, middle, and last names.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for initials

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Frequently asked questions

What does “initials” mean?

The word “initials” means the first letters of a person's names, used as a short form of their full name. In plain terms, the capital letters that stand in for a person's first, middle, and last names.

How do you pronounce “initials”?

“Initials” is pronounced ih-NIH-shuhlz (/ɪˈnɪʃəlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “initials” in a sentence?

Here is “initials” used in a sentence: “You can just use your initials, J.K., instead of signing the whole form.”

What part of speech is “initials”?

“Initials” is a noun.

Is “initials” a common word?

“Initials” is an uncommon word in modern English.