inaugural
Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inauguratedOf inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
» His inaugural speech moved her to tears.
Его инаугурационная речь растрогала её до слёз.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
Antritts-
(not comparable)Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
2009 was the inaugural season for New York Yankees' new stadium.
Eröffnungs-
- serving to set in motion
- occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
Examples
6 sentencesHis inaugural speech moved her to tears.
ruЕго инаугурационная речь растрогала её до слёз. — Balamax
It was the coldest inaugural day in the nation's history.
deEs war der kälteste Amtsantritt eines Präsidenten in der Geschichte der Nation. — al_ex_an_der
America’s first president, George Washington, gave the shortest inaugural address.
deDer erste Präsident von Amerika, George Washington, hielt die kürzeste Amtseinführungsrede. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
He was invited by the President to the White House inaugural ball.
Michelle Obama dazzled in a ruby red gown at the inaugural balls Monday night.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From French inaugural, from inaugurer, from Latin augurare (“to take omens”).From French inaugural, from inaugurer, from Latin augurare (“to take omens”).
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- serving to set in motion:initiativeinitiatoryfirstmaiden