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ab initio

Definition:

Ab initio is a Latin phrase meaning "from the beginning" or "from the start." It typically refers to something that is done or considered from the initial stage or at the very outset.

Pronunciation:

æb ɪˈnɪʃioʊ

Part of Speech:

Adverb

Usage:

1. He decided to learn French ab initio, starting with the basic grammar and vocabulary.
2. The judge ruled that the contract was null and void ab initio due to fraudulent misrepresentation.
3. The research project aims to investigate the potential effects of the drug ab initio.

Synonyms:

from the beginning, from scratch, initially, originally

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