---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/objectidentifier/init(_:)-52bz1"
---

# init(_:)

Creates an instance that uniquely identifies the given metatype.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ x: any (~Copyable & ~Escapable).Type)
```

## Parameters

- `x`: A metatype.