This is the 2333rd most frequent Catalan word.
inicialment
"Initially."
This usage of 'inicialment' introduces a preliminary thought or action.
Inicialment, vaig pensar que el projecte era massa complicat.
Initially, I thought the project was too complicated.
'Inicialment' here sets the stage for the initial decision, contrasting with what followed.
Inicialment, van decidir rebutjar la proposta, però després hi va haver un canvi d'opinió.
Initially, they decided to reject the proposal, but later there was a change of opinion.
In this sentence, 'inicialment' describes the original intent or state of the plan.