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valedictory

UK/,vælɪ'dɪkt(ə)rɪ/US/.væli'diktәri/
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or expressing a farewell

告别的

n.

A farewell address, especially at a graduation

告别演说(尤指毕业典礼上的)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vale-strong, worth, value
+
dictsay, speak, declare; point out
+
-oryrelating to, connected with
=valedictory

valediction + -ory = relating to a farewell. A valedictory speech is the goodbye address at a graduation.

Root val still carries 48 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She delivered the valedictory address to the graduating class.

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