salutatory
pronunciation
How to pronounce salutatory in British English:
UK [sə'lu:tətərɪ]
How to pronounce salutatory in American English:
US [sə'lutəˌtoʊrɪ]
Word Origin
- salutatory (adj.)
- 1690s, "pertaining to a salutation," from Latin salutatorius "pertaining to visiting or greeting," from salut-, past participle stem of salutare "to greet" (see salute (v.)). From 1702 in reference to an address which welcomes those attending commencement exercises.
Example
- 1. The whole design is a salutatory piece to the america spirit and the new york style .