Question

Given below is a foreign language phrase that is commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the phrase.

Ab initio

Options

• from the very beginning

• high initiative

• things done later

• without initiative

Answer 1

from the very beginning

Explanation:

Ab initio is a Latin term meaning "from the beginning" and is derived from the Latin ab (from) + initio, ablative singular of initium "beginning". 'from the very beginning' bears the correct meaning.