[noun] an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) Synonyms:address
[noun] the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" Synonyms:inauguration
[adjective] occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; "the President's inaugural address"; "an inaugural ball"
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:initiative, initiatory, first, maiden