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+
-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 wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She delivered the valedictory address to the graduating class.