initiate
verb (used with object)
to begin, set going, or originate.
uninitiate
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a word derived from
initiate.
Example Sentences
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Plus, coming into “Dune: Prophecy” as a stone-cold uninitiate is a challenge for which the script compensates using a combination of summary via narration and a brief, expository title card.
From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2024
When Francis P. Garvan signs a check, document or letter with his swift script, which reads to the uninitiate Francis P. Gaway, his signature stands for himself & wife.
From Time Magazine Archive
Without hearing a shot fired, a man could, by arranging his area ribbons, marksmanship medals, cheap commendations and awards, appear in the eyes of the uninitiate as a combination Sergeant York-Commando Kelly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Even the uninitiate can be sure that the victim will not be Guest Star Eva Gabor.
From Time Magazine Archive
I should like to describe her dress; but I know how dangerous it is for the uninitiate to venture within the verge of those awful mysteries over which, as hierophants, Devy and Maradon-Carson preside.
From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by George A. (George Alfred) Lawrence
