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inaugural vs initiation

initiation vs inaugural

inaugural and initiation both are nouns.

inaugural is an adjective but initiation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inaugural Yes Yes No No
initiation Yes No No No
As nouns, initiation is a hypernym of inaugural; that is, initiation is a word with a broader meaning than inaugural:
  • inaugural: the ceremonial induction into a position
  • initiation: a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Other hypernyms of inaugural include induction, installation.
inaugural (noun) initiation (noun)
the ceremonial induction into a position the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) an act that sets in motion some course of events
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
inaugural (adjective) initiation (adjective)
occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
serving to set in motion
Difference between inaugural and initiation

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