noun
- letters or characters that are not initials; the portion of a name or word excluding the first letter or letters
Usage: plural form; typically used in linguistic, typographic, or administrative contexts
Examples
- The noninitials of the author's name were printed in smaller type.
- In monogram design, the noninitials are often de-emphasized compared to the main initial.
- The document required both initials and noninitials to be legible for verification purposes.