Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner that inaugurates something; as part of an inauguration ceremony or initial act. It describes performing an action for the first time to formally begin or introduce a new system, period, or project.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The president spoke inaugurally from the steps of the Capitol.
  • The new system was inaugurally activated at midnight.
  • The sculpture was inaugurally unveiled to the public last week.

Advanced Usage

• Used to modify verbs that signify formal beginnings, such as "open," "launch," "dedicate," or "implement."
  • The bridge was inaugurally opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• Often found in formal, historical, or journalistic contexts describing inaugural events.

Variants and Related Words

• Inaugural (adjective): Relating to an inauguration.
  • She gave her inaugural address to the nation.
• Inaugurate (verb): To begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally; to admit formally into office.
  • The company will inaugurate a new research division.
• Inauguration (noun): The formal beginning or start of something, especially the ceremony of inducting someone into office.
  • The inauguration of the new president is in January.

Synonyms

• Initially
• First
• At the outset

Notes on Meaning

This adverb is derived directly from the adjective "inaugural." Its use is relatively formal and specific, primarily describing the manner in which an inaugural action is performed. It emphasizes the ceremonial or formally initiating nature of the action.

Adverb

1. so as to inaugurate
   • the mayor inaugurally drove the spade into the ground