Dictionary
in•au•gu•ral
Pronunciation: (in-ô'gyur-ul, -gur-ul), [key]—
adj.
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.
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n.
1. an address, as of a president, at the beginning of a term of office.
2. an inaugural ceremony:
to attend the presidential inaugural. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.