in-augural

in·au·gu·ral

[in-aw-gyer-uhl, -ger-uhl]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to an inauguration: Harding's inaugural address.
2.
marking the beginning of a new venture, series, etc.: the inaugural run of the pony express.
noun
3.
an address, as of a president, at the beginning of a term of office.
4.
an inaugural ceremony: to attend the presidential inaugural.

Origin:
1680–90; obsolete inaugure (< Latin inaugurāre to inaugurate) + -al1, -al2

post·in·au·gu·ral, adjective
pre·in·au·gu·ral, adjective

inaugural, inauguration.
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inaugural (ɪnˈɔːɡjʊrəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  characterizing or relating to an inauguration
 
n
2.  a speech made at an inauguration, esp by a president of the US

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