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English adjective: inaugural

1. inaugural occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction


SamplesThe President's inaugural address.
An inaugural ball.


Antonymsexaugural

2. inaugural serving to set in motion


SamplesThe magazine's inaugural issue.
The initiative phase in the negotiations.
An initiatory step toward a treaty.
His first (or maiden) speech in Congress.
The liner's maiden voyage.


Synonymsfirst, initiative, initiatory, maiden


Similaropening


Antonymsclosing


English noun: inaugural

1. inaugural (communication) an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)


Synonymsinaugural address


Broader (hypernym)address, speech


Part meronyminaugural, inauguration


Domain regionAmerica, the States, U.S., U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA

2. inaugural (act) the ceremonial induction into a position


SamplesThe new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration.


Synonymsinauguration


Broader (hypernym)induction, initiation, installation


Part holonyminaugural, inaugural address









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