Synonyms: initiation, innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination, creation, foundation, founding
Definition: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Usage: she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
Similar words: start, commencement, beginning
Definition: the act of starting something
Usage: he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
Synonyms: origin, origination, inception
Definition: an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
Similar words: beginning
Definition: the event consisting of the start of something
Usage: the beginning of the war