I. ə̇ˈnȯgyərəl, ÷ -g(ə)rəl adjective
Etymology: Latin inaugur are + English -al
1. : relating to or performed or pronounced at a formal induction or investiture
new recruits … are given an inaugural address by their chief superintendent — Times Literary Supplement
the president's inaugural address
: held in connection with such an investiture
an inaugural ball
— opposed to exaugural
2. : marking the commencement : being the first in a projected series
an inaugural meeting of a new historical society
the inaugural performance of a dramatic group
the inaugural run of the new luxury train — Americas
the new association's inaugural venture — W.F.Brown b. 1903
II. noun
( -s )
1. : an inaugural address
2. : the process or ceremony of inaugurating or of being inaugurated
the president's inaugural was held inside due to inclement weather
will continue in that capacity until after the inaugural — New York Times