inaugural
1in·au·gu·ral
adjective \i-ˈnȯ-gyə-rəl, -g(ə-)rəl\Definition of INAUGURAL
1
: of or relating to an inauguration
2
: marking a beginning : first in a projected series
Examples of INAUGURAL
- They attended the inaugural ball.
- <the inaugural event in the city's week long festival honoring the sailing ships>
First Known Use of INAUGURAL
1689
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2inaugural
nounDefinition of INAUGURAL
1
: an inaugural address
2
Examples of INAUGURAL
- <attended the inaugurals of the city's last three mayors>
First Known Use of INAUGURAL
1832
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- Synonyms
- baptism, installation, inauguration, induction, initiation, installment (also instalment), investiture, investment
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