initiated

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid]

adjective

1. already having some knowledge of or experience in a particular art or subject.

   While other shows have faded into obscurity, Twin Peaks continues to capture the imaginations of new and initiated viewers alike.

2. admitted or accepted with formal rites into an organization or group, adult society, secret knowledge, etc..

   He is an initiated Wiccan priest, a healer and seer, and a keen student of natural medicine.

3. begun, originated, or set going.

   Despite the initiated reforms, markets are not convinced that this EU member country will be able to avoid restructuring its debt.

4. Government.,  proposed by initiative.

   In such cases a group of citizens can propose an initiated constitutional amendment to the people for a statewide vote.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of initiate.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-initiated adjective
• uninitiated adjective
• well-initiated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of initiated¹

initiate ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The brand announced that it has “initiated a voluntary recall of select lots of Hostess®Ding Dongs® products due to the potential for the presence of mold,” per an online statement made on its website.

From Salon

One study by the V-Dem Institute of Sweden's University of Gothenberg found that for many years, Taiwan has been the most targeted place in the world for disinformation campaigns initiated by a foreign government.

From BBC

Ohtani initiated a high-five with his tormentor, who playfully bowed in deference.

From Los Angeles Times

Kim, who wanted to reunify the two Koreas, rallied his countrymen by claiming that the South had initiated the 1950 attack.

From BBC

"We want to assure everyone that we have fully addressed the issues raised and strictly complied with the investigation initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry," Jollibee said in a statement late on Wednesday.

From BBC

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