valediction
pronunciation
How to pronounce valediction in British English:
UK [ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃn]
How to pronounce valediction in American English:
US [ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən]
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- Noun:
- a farewell oration delivered by the most outstanding member of a graduating class
- the act of saying farewell
Word Origin
- valediction (n.)
- "a farewell, a bidding farewell," 1610s, from past participle stem of Latin valedicere "bid farewell, take leave," from vale "farewell!," second person singular imperative of valere "be well, be strong" (see valiant) + dicere "to say" (see diction).
Example
- 1. Have you a valediction , boyo ?
- 2. She will give a touching valediction at graduation .
- 3. Symbolistic work when we dead awaken was the " valediction " by ibsen .