inaugural
gb/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl/ us/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl/
C1
English
~ 9800
nyitó, beiktatási, beiktatási beszéd, beiktatás
C1
1
nyitó
B1
beiktatási
B2
Usage pattern:
inaugural [event/season/speech/flight]
The airline celebrated its inaugural flight from New York to Tokyo.
A légitársaság megünnepelte a New York és Tokió közötti első járatát.
Fans packed the stadium for the team's inaugural home game.
A szurkolók zsúfolásig megtöltötték a stadiont a csapat első hazai mérkőzésére.
Her inaugural lecture as professor drew a huge audience.
The network aired the show's inaugural episode last night.
The company marked its inaugural year with a special event.
Learner examples
We watched the president give his inaugural speech on TV.
A tévében néztük, ahogy az elnök elmondja a beiktatási beszédét.
The team won its inaugural game of the season.
A csapat megnyerte a szezonnyitó mérkőzését.
The magazine's inaugural issue sold very well.
Our school held an inaugural concert in the new hall.
The new airline had its inaugural flight last week.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "inaugural" when they only mean "first" in a very casual situation (e.g., "my inaugural coffee"), which can sound odd or overly formal. Use "inaugural" mainly for official or special first events (speeches, flights, seasons, issues, etc.). Learners also confuse "inaugural" (adjective) with "inauguration" (noun).
Meaning
first official in a series
Collocations
inaugural address
|inaugural speech
|inaugural season
|inaugural event
|inaugural flight
|inaugural issue
Synonyms
first (More general and everyday; does not carry the idea of being formal or official.)
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opening (Focuses on the start of something, often used for events; can be less formal than "inaugural".)
Antonyms
final (Describes the last in a series, opposite of being first.)
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closing (Describes the event or part that ends something, not begins it.)
Themes
politics
|culture
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes the first official event, speech, or period in a series, especially when something new begins.
Describing the first official event, speech, period, or similar item in a planned series, especially one that marks the beginning of something important.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s inaugural
Millions watched the president's inaugural on live television.
Milliók nézték élő adásban az elnök beiktatási beszédét.
In his inaugural, he promised to work toward national unity.
Beiktatási beszédében azt ígérte, hogy a nemzeti egységért fog dolgozni.
The tone of her inaugural was hopeful but realistic.
Historians still study Lincoln's second inaugural for its powerful language.
Her inaugural was shorter and more direct than expected.
Learner examples
We listened to the new president's inaugural in class.
Az órán meghallgattuk az új elnök beiktatási beszédét.
The leader talked about peace in his inaugural.
A vezető a békéről beszélt a beiktatási beszédében.
Many people traveled to the city to hear her inaugural.
Reporters wrote about the main ideas in the inaugural.
He practiced his inaugural many times before the big day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "inaugural" as a noun can mean any first speech. In political news, "the inaugural" almost always means the official speech of a leader (often a president) at the start of their term, not just any opening talk.
Meaning
formal speech at start of office
Collocations
presidential inaugural
|deliver an inaugural
|watch the inaugural
|the inaugural of the new president
Synonyms
inaugural address (More precise standard term for the formal speech itself; usually preferred in political contexts.)
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opening address (A broader term for the first speech at an event, not limited to political leaders starting a term.)
Antonyms
farewell address (A formal speech given at the end of a leader's time in office, the opposite point in time from an inaugural.)
Themes
politics
|government
|ceremony
|communication
Definition
A special, formal speech that a new leader, usually a president, gives at the start of their time in power.
A formal speech given by a political leader, especially a president, at the official beginning of their time in office.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
3
beiktatás
B2
Usage pattern:
attend [the] inaugural
Hundreds of thousands of people came to the capital for the inaugural.
Több százezer ember érkezett a fővárosba a beiktatásra.
Security was extremely tight during the inaugural.
A beiktatás alatt rendkívül szigorúak voltak a biztonsági intézkedések.
They received special tickets to the inaugural and the following parade.
The city prepared for months to host the inaugural.
Television networks provided all-day coverage of the inaugural.
Learner examples
Many people stood outside in the cold for the inaugural.
Sokan álltak kint a hidegben, hogy lássák a beiktatást.
Our teacher showed us photos from the inaugural on the news.
A tanárunk a hírekből mutatott nekünk képeket a beiktatásról.
The city was very full on the day of the inaugural.
She traveled to the capital to see the inaugural.
Police worked long hours to keep the inaugural safe.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes treat "inaugural" (noun) and "inauguration" as completely different, but in political news they often refer to the same main ceremony. However, "the inaugural" is more common in headlines and can sound more event-focused or informal in tone.
Meaning
official ceremony at start of office
Collocations
attend the inaugural
|tickets to the inaugural
|inaugural celebrations
|the day of the inaugural
Synonyms
inauguration (Very close in meaning; often used more generally, while "the inaugural" can refer to a specific main ceremony or set of events.)
Antonyms
farewell ceremony (A ceremony held when a leader leaves office, the opposite point in time from the inaugural.)
Themes
politics
|government
|ceremony
Definition
The official ceremony when a new leader, usually a president, starts the job, with an oath, a speech, and other events.
The official ceremony marking the beginning of a leader’s time in office, often including the oath, the speech, and related formal events.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inaugural
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl/
US/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl/
Syllables & stress
in - aug - ur - al (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (aug)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inaugural
Word family
Core family
inaugurate
verb C1
inauguration
noun B2
Expressions
inaugural address
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
leader’s first formal speech
The formal speech a new leader, usually a president, gives at the start of their time in office.
Examples
- The president's inaugural address focused on economic recovery and climate change.
- Students read John F. Kennedy's inaugural address in their history class.
- Her inaugural address was praised for its calm and confident tone.
inaugural ball
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl bˈɔl/
fixed phrase
formal
formal dance after inauguration
A large, formal party with dancing held to celebrate a new leader after the inauguration ceremony.
Examples
- Tickets to the inaugural ball sold out within hours.
- The first couple danced together at the inaugural ball.
- Designers competed to dress celebrities for the inaugural ball.
inaugural ceremony
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
official ceremony to begin something
An official event that marks the beginning of a leader's job or an important project.
Examples
- The inaugural ceremony was held on the steps of the parliament building.
- Foreign leaders were invited to attend the inaugural ceremony.
- Rain forced organizers to move the inaugural ceremony indoors.
inaugural event
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl ɪvˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
first official event in series
The first official event in a planned set of events.
Examples
- The festival's inaugural event will be a free outdoor concert.
- The inaugural event attracted more people than organizers expected.
- Their inaugural event raised over $50,000 for charity.
inaugural flight
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl flˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
first flight on a new route
The first official airplane trip on a new route or by a new airline.
Examples
- The airline offered discounted tickets for the inaugural flight.
- A ceremony was held at the gate to mark the inaugural flight to Sydney.
- Aviation fans gathered to photograph the inaugural flight's takeoff.
inaugural issue
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
first edition of magazine or journal
The first published copy of a new magazine, journal, or newsletter.
Examples
- The magazine's inaugural issue featured an interview with a famous actor.
- Advertisements helped cover the costs of the inaugural issue.
- The editor thanked readers for supporting the inaugural issue.
inaugural lecture
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl lˈɛkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
first formal talk in new role
A special, formal talk that a professor or leader gives to mark the start of a new job or position.
Examples
- She delivered her inaugural lecture on climate policy last week.
- The university invited students and staff to the inaugural lecture.
- His inaugural lecture outlined his future research plans.
inaugural match
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
first official game played
The first official game in a new competition, stadium, or team history.
Examples
- The inaugural match at the new stadium drew a sell-out crowd.
- She scored the winning goal in the club's inaugural match.
- The league's inaugural match will take place next Saturday.
inaugural season
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl sˈizən/
fixed phrase
first season of operation
The first official period of activity for a team, show, or organization, usually lasting several months.
Examples
- The football club won the championship in its inaugural season.
- Viewers loved the drama's inaugural season and asked for more episodes.
- The airline added three new routes during its inaugural season.
inaugural speech
1/ɪnˈɔɡjɚəl spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
first formal speech at beginning
The first formal speech at the start of something important, such as a leader's new job or a new event.
Examples
- In his inaugural speech, the mayor promised to improve public transport.
- The CEO's inaugural speech set out a bold new vision for the company.
- Her inaugural speech at the conference was warmly received by the audience.