Inaugural
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inaugural is an adjective meaning Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
Meaning
Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
More Meanings
- Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
- An inauguration; a formal beginning.
- Ellipsis of inaugural address
Example Sentences
The inaugural of the President will take place in March.
2009 was the inaugural season for New York Yankees' new stadium.
The University of Cape Town hosts an inaugural lecture by Professor Ian Scott […] on Wednesday at 8pm.
In his inaugural, President Obama proclaimed 'an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics'.
Word Forms
- inaugurals
Synonyms for inaugural
Depending on context, synonyms include initiative, maiden, opening, first, inauguration, initiatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inauguration, initiatory, initiative, first, opening, maiden.
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