Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Initially”
At the start or beginning; in the first place or at first.
Word Family of Initially
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Initially, I was nervous about speaking in public. B1
- The team initially planned to finish by Friday. B1
- Initially, the research seemed promising, but later results contradicted the findings. B2
Word Form Patterns for Initially
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: initially → initial.
Origin and Word Formation of Initially
Adverbial form of 'initial', from Latin 'initium' (beginning) with -ly suffix.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Initially
Wrong: Initially that I thought the answer was correct.
Correct: Initially, I thought the answer was correct.
'Initially' is an adverb that modifies the clause; don't use 'that' after it. Use a comma to separate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Initially
What are the word forms of “initially”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “initially”?
“initially” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “initially” come from?
Adverbial form of 'initial', from Latin 'initium' (beginning) with -ly suffix.