initially

US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

A2

adverb

  • At the beginning; at first.
  • At the beginning; at first.
  • At first; originally
  • As a preliminary step or measure.
  • At the beginning; at first.
  • In the first stage of a process or development.
  • With an initial or initials.