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Word: Inaugural
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 17th century: from French (from inaugurer ‘inaugurate’, from Latin inaugurare) + -al
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnɔːɡjʊrəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office
Short Definition:marking beginning of institution
Examples:- his inaugural concert as Music Director
Word: Inaugural
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnɔːɡjʊrəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an inaugural speech, especially one made by an incoming US president
Short Definition:inaugural speech
Examples:- presidential inaugurals set the tone for a new administration
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