inaugural
An inauguration; a formal beginningAn inauguration; a formal beginning.
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» His inaugural speech moved her to tears.
Его инаугурационная речь растрогала её до слёз. — Balamax
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1 sensesAn inauguration; a formal beginning.
The inaugural of the President will take place in March.
- the ceremonial induction into a position
- an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
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
1 languagesOrigin
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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Forms
plural: inaugurals| Singular | inaugural |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- the ceremonial induction into a position:inauguration
- an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president):inaugural address
See also
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