preinaugural

English

Alternative forms

• pre-inaugural

Etymology

pre- +‎ inaugural

Adjective

preinaugural (not comparable)

1. Preceding or in preparation for an inauguration
   • 2009 January 19, Chris Museler, “Cold Case: The Sound of Carbon for Yo-Yo Ma?”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Senior Master Sgt. Bill Hones, a member of the Joint Service Orchestra, rehearsing on a carbon-fiber cello for the preinaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday.

Antonyms

• postinaugural