initials

I1N1I1T1I1A1L1S1
/ɪˈnɪʃəlz/

noun

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

“Write your initials at the top of the page.”

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of initial
nouninitials pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyAn abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram

    Write your initials at the top of the page.

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of initial

Translations

German Initialen
  • Initialenabbreviation of a person's name
Polish inicjały
  • inicjałyabbreviation of a person's name
Russian инициалы
  • инициалы (inicialy)abbreviation of a person's name
Thai ชื่อย่อ
  • ชื่อย่อabbreviation of a person's name
Cite this entry
APA

initials. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/initials

MLA

“initials.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/initials. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “initials,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/initials.

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