+The **initial state** is the fundamental configuration of a system at a particular moment, marking its beginning. It sets the stage, dictating the starting conditions from which all subsequent [Change](/wiki/change) and [Evolution](/wiki/evolution) will proceed, inherently shaping its potential [Future](/wiki/future).
+## See also
+- [State](/wiki/state)
+- [System](/wiki/system)
+- [Boundary Conditions](/wiki/boundary_conditions)
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