INAUGURATION

inauguration, startup

(noun) the act of starting a new operation or practice; “he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation”; “the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes”

inauguration, inaugural

(noun) the ceremonial induction into a position; “the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

inauguration (countable and uncountable, plural inaugurations)

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.

Source: Wiktionary


In*au`gu*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. inauguratio a beginning: cf. F. inauguration.]

1. The act of inuagurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies. At his regal inauguration, his old father resigned the kingdom to him. Sir T. Browne.

2. The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, course of action, etc.; as, the inauguration of a new system, a new condition, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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8 February 2025

STATE

(noun) the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; “the state has lowered its income tax”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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