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1inaugural
adjective in·au·gu·ral \i-ˈnȯ-gyə-rəl, -g(ə-)rəl\
: happening as part of an official ceremony or celebration when someone (such as a newly elected official) begins an important job : happening as part of an inauguration
: happening as the first one in a series of similar events
Full Definition of INAUGURAL
1
: of or relating to an inauguration
2
: marking a beginning : first in a projected series
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First Known Use of INAUGURAL
1689
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2inaugural
noun
Definition of INAUGURAL
1
: an inaugural address
2
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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INAUGURAL Defined for Kids
inaugural
adjective in·au·gu·ral \i-ˈnȯ-gyə-rəl\
Definition of INAUGURAL for Kids
: occuring as part of an inauguration <an inaugural speech>
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