Valediction: meaning, definitions and examples

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valediction

 

[ หŒvรฆlษชหˆdษชkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farewell gesture

Valediction refers to a formal way of saying goodbye, especially in the context of a departure or farewell speech. It can also refer to the act of bidding farewell in a ritualistic manner or a set phrase used to conclude a communication. In literature, it may involve the final remarks made by a character or author at the end of a work.

Synonyms

farewell, goodbye, leave-taking, parting.

Examples of usage

  • The graduation ceremony included a valediction from the class president.
  • He delivered a touching valediction to his colleagues during his farewell party.
  • The poem served as a valediction, expressing the author's parting thoughts.
  • Her valediction was heartfelt and full of emotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "valediction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despedida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฆเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perpisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‰ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poลผegnanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆฅใ‚ŒใฎๆŒจๆ‹ถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adieu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despedida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๋ณ„ ์ธ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozlouฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozlรบฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovo poslavljanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vida

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despedida

Etymology

The word 'valediction' comes from the Latin 'valedictio', which is derived from 'valedicere' meaning 'to say farewell'. This term is formed from 'vale', meaning 'farewell', and 'dicere', meaning 'to say'. The use of the word has evolved, with its earliest recorded usage in English dating back to the early 17th century. It has often been associated with formal and ritualistic farewells, such as those seen in graduations or significant life transitions. The concept of valediction emphasizes the importance of acknowledging farewells and closures in both personal and formal contexts, highlighting the emotional weight that such moments can carry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,331, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.