Valedictory: meaning, definitions and examples

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valedictory

 

[ หŒvรฆlษ™หˆdษชktษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

farewell speech

Valedictory refers to a type of speech delivered during a graduation ceremony. Typically, it is given by a student who is graduating and is tasked with addressing their peers, faculty, and families. The term is derived from the Latin word 'valedicere,' which means 'to say farewell.' Valedictory speeches often reflect on the experiences shared during the course of study and offer hopes and encouragement for the future.

Synonyms

farewell, leave-taking, parting.

Examples of usage

  • The valedictory address moved many to tears.
  • She delivered a heartfelt valedictory speech at her graduation.
  • His valedictory remarks included gratitude towards teachers.
  • The valedictory ceremony is a significant part of the graduation event.

Translations

Translations of the word "valedictory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de despedida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฆเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschieds-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perpisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‰ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poลผegnalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ๅˆฅใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de dรฉpart

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de despedida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๋ณ„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozlouฤkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozlรบฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅˆซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovesni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัˆั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vida

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de despedida

Etymology

The word 'valedictory' originates from the Latin term 'valedicere', which combines 'vale' meaning 'farewell' and 'dicere' meaning 'to speak'. The term has been used since the late 17th century, particularly in the context of educational institutions where a valedictorian is appointed to give a farewell speech at graduation. Over the years, valedictory speeches have become a custom at many schools and universities, signifying the end of an academic journey and marking the transition into a new stage of life. The practice acknowledges the achievements of students and the support of educators and family members.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,596 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.