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| 1. | [ noun ] an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a US president) | |
| Synonyms: | inaugural_address | |
| Related terms: | address inauguration US | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] serving to set in motion | |
| Synonyms: | first initiatory maiden initiative | |
| Examples: | "the 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" |
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| Related terms: | opening | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction | |
| Examples: | "the President's inaugural address" "an inaugural ball" |
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| Related terms: | exaugural | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the ceremonial induction into a position | |
| Synonyms: | inauguration | |
| Examples: | "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" |
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| Related terms: | initiation inaugural_address inaugurate | |
| Similar spelling: |
inaugurally inaugurate insurable incurably incurable inauguration insurability incurability insurance inaccurately insurer inaccurate inaccuracy |
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