/in aw"gyeuhr euhl, -geuhr euhl/ , 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.
n.
3. an address, as of a president, at the beginning of a term of office.
4. an inaugural ceremony: to attend the presidential inaugural.
[ 1680-90; obs. inaugure ( inaugurare to INAUGURATE) + -AL 1 , -AL 2 ]