a. | 1. | Pertaining to, or performed or pronounced at, an inauguration; |
n. | 1. | An inaugural address. |
Noun | 1. | inaugural - an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) Synonyms: inaugural address |
2. | inaugural - the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" Synonyms: inauguration | |
Adj. | 1. | inaugural - occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; "the President's inaugural address"; "an inaugural ball" Antonyms: exaugural - occurring at or marking the close of a term of office; "an exaugural message" |
2. | inaugural - serving to set in motion; "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" |