Inaugural vs Debut - What's the difference?
inaugural | debut |
Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
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Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
An inauguration; a formal beginning.
A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.
* In his inaugural , President Obama proclaimed 'an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics'. ABC News' Teddy Davis on March 13, 2009.
A performer's first-time performance to the public.
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(transitive, chiefly, US) to formally introduce, as to the public
to make one's initial formal appearance
As nouns the difference between inaugural and debut
is that inaugural is an inauguration; a formal beginning while debut is a performer's first-time performance to the public.As an adjective inaugural
is of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.As a verb debut is
to formally introduce, as to the public.inaugural
English
Adjective
(-)- The University of Cape Town hosts an inaugural lecture by Professor Ian Scott on Wednesday at 8pm.
- 2009 was the inaugural season for New York Yankees' new stadium.
Noun
(en noun)- The inaugural of the President will take place in March.
debut
English
(wikipedia debut)Alternative forms
*Noun
(en noun)- Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
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Verb
(en verb)- Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.
- Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.