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inaugural

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Marking the beginning of an operation.

Pronunciation

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ihnawgeruhl

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ɪˈnɔɡɚəl

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Definition

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noun

  1. An inauguration; a formal beginning.

  2. A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.

adjective

  1. Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.

  2. Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Inauguration

inaugural lecture

Address

inaugural addresssecond inaugural

Other combinations

first inauguralinaugural meetinginaugural speechinaugural dissertationinaugural ball

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • inaugurationnounDerived noun

    The act of starting a new operation or practice.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • inaugural addressnounCompound term

    An address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president).

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Synonyms

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inaugurationinaugural address

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