valedictory

Meanings

• noun

  A formal speech given on a particular occasion, often at the end of a meeting, ceremony, or academic career.

  - "The valedictory address was given by the principal of the school."
  - "The graduating class listened attentively to the valedictory speech."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with valedictory
jubilee , praise , vigil , compell , cellar , yield

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Variants

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valedictory , valedictories

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'valedicere' which means 'to bid farewell'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'valedictory' is also used to describe a farewell letter or message.

2. In ancient Rome, the valedictory was a formal farewell given by a soldier leaving the army.

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Related Concepts

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1. commencement: A formal ceremony marking the beginning or completion of a significant event, often accompanied by a valedictory speech.

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Culture

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Valedictory speeches have been a tradition in academic institutions for centuries. They provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their time at school, express gratitude to their teachers and classmates, and share their future plans and aspirations.

How to Memorize "valedictory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a graduation ceremony with a student giving a speech to their classmates.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'valedictory' with 'farewell' or 'graduation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Valedictory' - 'V' for 'valuable', 'A' for 'appreciation', 'L' for 'last', 'E' for 'expression', 'D' for 'dignity', 'I' for 'important', 'C' for 'celebration', and 'T' for 'thanks'.

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