inauguration
Translation
inauguration, installation, initiation
Examples
The presidential inauguration is a major event.
The presidential inauguration is a major event.
We attended the inauguration of the new hospital.
We attended the inauguration of the new hospital.
Grammar Patterns
the inauguration ((of sb./sth.)) the inauguration of (sb./sth.) The inauguration of the new president was televised.
Similar Words
Synonyms: installation, initiation, launch, commencement
Etymology
From the verb 'inaugurate'. The suffix '-tion' forms nouns denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'inaugurate'. Remember that the action (-tion) of inaugurating is the 'inauguration'.