valediction — a farewell speech or statement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a farewell speech or statement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvæləˈdɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- His valediction was so long that half the audience fell asleep.
- She wrote her valediction on a napkin five minutes before the ceremony.
- The retiring CEO's valediction brought tears to many employees' eyes.
valediction
NOUN[/ˌvæləˈdɪkʃən/]
a farewell speech or statement
Principal delivering heartfelt graduation farewell speech
A valediction filled with benediction reveals contradiction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'valedicere,' composed of 'vale' (farewell, be strong) and 'dicere' (to say). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe a formal farewell address, particularly one given at graduations.
Breakdown
vale- (farewell, be well) + dict- (say, speak) + -ion (noun suffix) = valediction
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His valediction was so long that half the audience fell asleep.”
“She wrote her valediction on a napkin five minutes before the ceremony.”
“The retiring CEO's valediction brought tears to many employees' eyes.”
“The valedictorian's valediction included thanks to her pet hamster for emotional support.”
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