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(satellite adjective) 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" |
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Synonyms: first, initiative, initiatory, maiden |
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(adjective) occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; "the President's inaugural address"; "an inaugural ball" |
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Antonyms: exaugural |
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(noun) the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" |
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Synonyms: inauguration |
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Related Words: induction, initiation, installation |
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(noun) an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a US president) |
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Synonyms: inaugural address |
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Related Words: address, speech |
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