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inaugural
[in-aw-gyer-uhl, -ger-uhl]
adjective
of or relating to an inauguration.
Harding's inaugural address.
marking the beginning of a new venture, series, etc..
the inaugural run of the pony express.
noun
an address, as of a president, at the beginning of a term of office.
an inaugural ceremony.
to attend the presidential inaugural.
inaugural
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adjective
characterizing or relating to an inauguration
noun
a speech made at an inauguration, esp by a president of the US
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- postinaugural adjective
- preinaugural adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of inaugural1
Example Sentences
They lifted the inaugural 1998 ICC Knockout Trophy in Bangladesh - the tournament was later rebranded as the Champions Trophy by the International Cricket Council.
After years of watching the men's tournament, the 28-year-old said it was "special" to play in the inaugural women's WTA 500 event at the iconic venue.
This year marks the first quarter-century of the annual celebration, which started with the inaugural BET Awards in 2001.
As Uhrman watched Straus coach Bayern Munich at the inaugural World Sevens Football tournament, she already was familiar with his technical acumen that was on display en route to a championship victory over Manchester United.
The post explained the "fab new name" and said tickets would remain valid for the inaugural event on 2 August.
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When To Use
Inaugural is used to describe things that involve or related to inauguration—the process of formally inducting someone into a position or officially opening something to use.To induct someone or open something in this way is to inaugurate. The word inauguration also commonly refers to a ceremony in which a person or thing is inaugurated.U.S. presidents are inaugurated—officially inducted into office and sworn in—o²Ô Inauguration Day, on which they usually give their inaugural address (speech). Such inaugurations are often planned by inaugural committees.Inaugural can also be used as a noun as another word for an inauguration or an inaugural speech, though this is less common.The verb inaugurate can also be used in a more general way meaning to formally or officially take action to begin something—to initiate or commence it.Inaugural can also be used as an adjective to describe the first part of a new venture or series, as in This is the inaugural edition of the magazine—the very first issue!Example: The president-elect will lay out her plans for her first 100 days in office during her inaugural address.
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