Initiative
Nounप्रारंभ, स्वायत्तता
Definition
The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
Contextual Sentence: "The Prime Minister’s initiative to promote renewable energy sources was praised for its long-term sustainability benefits."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'initiate' (start) + 'ative' (related to) → 'Taking the first step' = Initiative.
Synonyms
proactivity
enterprise
initiative-taking
Antonyms
passivity
inertia
hesitation