Initator vs. Initiator: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 4, 2023
"Initator" is a common misspelling. The correct term is "initiator," referring to one who initiates or begins something.

Which is correct: Initator or Initiator
How to spell Initiator?

Initator is Incorrect

Initiator is Correct
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Key Differences
"Initiator" has two "i"s in the middle, like "initial."

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Oct 04, 2023
Think "initiate" + "or" to form "initiator."

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Oct 04, 2023
Remember that an initiator often says "I initiate."

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Oct 04, 2023
"Initiator" sounds like it has three "i"s, so spell it that way.

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Oct 04, 2023
"Initator" lacks an "i" for initiating something completely.

Sara Rehman
Oct 04, 2023
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Initator and Initiator Definitions
Initiator
One who leads or pioneers a movement or idea.
The artist was seen as an initiator of the style.

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Sep 11, 2023
Initiator
The starting compound in a chemical reaction.
The initiator begins the polymerization process.

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Sep 11, 2023
Initiator
A person or thing that initiates something.
He was the initiator of the project.

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Sep 11, 2023
Initiator
A device that sets off a process or reaction.
The remote acts as an initiator for the fireworks.

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Initiator
To set going by taking the first step; begin
Initiated trade with developing nations.

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Initiator
To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity
Initiated the students into the world of opera.

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Initiator
Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.

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Initiator
One who has been introduced to or has attained some knowledge in a particular field.

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Initiator
(chemistry) A substance that initiates a chain reaction or polymerization.

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Initiator
(military) A component of a nuclear weapon that produces a burst of neutrons to trigger a fission chain reaction.

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Initiator
(computing) A task (in a mainframe computer) that initiates multiple jobs.

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Initiator
(medicine) A material whose presence in the body eventually leads to cancer.

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Initiator
A role or responsibility in starting a sequence of events.
The coach was the initiator of the team’s turnaround.

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Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Initiator?
Because it refers to someone or something that starts or initiates an action or process.

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Oct 04, 2023
Which vowel is used before Initiator?
Depending on context, "an" as in "an initiator."

Harlon Moss
Oct 04, 2023
Is Initiator a negative or positive word?
Neutral. Its connotation depends on context.

Janet White
Oct 04, 2023
What is the first form of Initiator?
Initiator doesn't have verb forms, but for "initiate," it's "initiate."

Janet White
Oct 04, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Initiator?
Contextual; can be "and" or "but" among others.

Harlon Moss
Oct 04, 2023
Is Initiator a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one initiator or several initiators.

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Oct 04, 2023
Which determiner is used with Initiator?
"This" or "that" among others, depending on context.

Janet White
Oct 04, 2023
How is Initiator used in a sentence?
"She was the initiator behind the community outreach program."

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Oct 04, 2023
Is Initiator an abstract noun?
It can be, especially when referring to someone initiating abstract concepts like ideas.

Harlon Moss
Oct 04, 2023
Is the Initiator term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically in certain contexts, like referring to a pioneer in a field.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 04, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
