initiator Definition
- 1a person or thing that initiates something
- 2a device or substance that starts a chemical reaction
Using initiator: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "initiator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The initiator of the project was the CEO.
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The initiator of the fight was the other guy.
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The initiator of the chemical reaction is the catalyst.
initiator Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for initiator
Phrases with initiator
self-initiator
a person who takes the initiative to do something without being prompted by others
Example
She is a self-initiator and always takes the lead in group projects.
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The promoter region contains the initiator sequence for RNA polymerase binding.
initiator tRNA
a transfer RNA molecule that carries the amino acid methionine and binds to the start codon during translation
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The initiator tRNA is essential for the initiation of protein synthesis.
Summary: initiator in Brief
An 'initiator' [ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtər] is a person or thing that starts or begins something, such as a project or a fight. It can also refer to a device or substance that starts a chemical reaction. Examples include 'The initiator of the project was the CEO.' and 'The initiator of the chemical reaction is the catalyst.' Other phrases include 'self-initiator,' referring to someone who takes the initiative without being prompted, and 'initiator sequence,' a specific DNA sequence that signals the start of transcription.
