valedictory
adjective | /valedictory/
serving as a farewell / bidding goodbye
valedictory
adjective | /valedictory/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMserving as a farewell / bidding goodbye
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Examples
"She gave a valedictory speech at the graduation ceremony."
"His valedictory wave signaled the end of the meeting."
Mnemonic Trick
VALEDICTORY → VALE (farewell) + DICT (say): literally “say farewell.”
Etymology
From Latin vale dicere “to say farewell.”
Originally used for farewell speeches.
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