preinaugural
gyər 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.
Related forms
post·in·au·gu·ral, adjective
pre·in·au·gu·ral, adjective
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inaugural (ɪnˈɔːɡjʊrəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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