inaugurativeadj.
/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊərətɪv/ rare.
Having the function of inaugurating; inaugural.
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the world > existence and causation > causation > initiating or causing to begin > [adjective] > inaugural
inauguration1686
inaugural1689
inauguratory1775
inaugurative1853
1853 E. S. Sheppard Charles Auchester I. 317 The mother-sickness that is the very treble-string of humility to many a hero in his inaugurative exile.
1885 Illustr. London News 21 Mar. 292 She gave an inaugurative dinner.
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