definition of
[inaugural]

[1] #1 inaugural n. [inaugural address] an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president). wn

[2] #2 inaugural a. occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; "the President's inaugural address"; "an inaugural ball". wn

[3] #3 inaugural s. [initiative, initiatory, first, maiden] serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage". wn

[4] #4 inaugural n. [inauguration] the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration". wn