inaugural

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-au-gu-ral (4)
English Definition

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

Example Sentence

The president delivered his inaugural address.

US IPA /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/
UK IPA /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Synonyms

opening first initial maiden introductory

Antonyms

closing final concluding