Meaning & use
inaugural
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Marking the beginning of something, such as an organization, event, or term of office.
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The president delivered his inaugural address on a cold January morning.
This year's tournament is the inaugural event in what organizers hope becomes an annual tradition.
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Frequently paired with nouns like 'address,' 'speech,' 'season,' or 'ceremony' to mark a formal beginning.
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