Inaugural
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Inaugural [in-aw-gyer-uhl]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Adjective

  • Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.

Noun

  • An inaugural speech, especially one made by an incoming US president.
Example

“The inaugural performance was much awaited.” 

“The inaugural speech was worse than expected.” 

Synonyms

First, Initial, Introductory, Launching, Opening, Maiden, Initial

Antonyms

Final, Concluding, Closing, Last, Ending, Finishing, Culminating