salutation

Meanings

• noun

  A formal or respectful greeting or address, especially when spoken or written.

  - "He gave a warm salutation to the guests."
  - "The salutation 'Hello, how are you?' is a common way to greet someone."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salutation
collation , station , relation

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Variants

List of all variants of salutation that leads to same result
salutation , salutational , salutations

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Etymology

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From Latin salutatio(n-), from salutare ‘save, keep safe, make healthy’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'salutation' is derived from the Latin word 'salutare', which means 'to save' or 'to make healthy'.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers would salute their commanding officer by raising their hand to their forehead in a sign of respect.

3. The term 'salutation' is also used in astronomy to describe the apparent meeting of two celestial bodies in the sky.

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Related Concepts

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1. greeting: A salutation is a type of greeting, often formal or used in specific situations.

2. address: A salutation can also refer to a formal or respectful way of addressing someone, such as 'Your Excellency' or 'Your Grace'.

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Culture

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In literature, salutations have been used to convey respect, admiration, or friendship. For instance, in Shakespeare's plays, characters often exchange elaborate salutations. In art, salutations can be depicted in paintings and sculptures as a symbol of peace or friendship.

How to Memorize "salutation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a formal gathering where everyone exchanges polite salutations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'salutation' with the idea of a friendly greeting or a respectful address.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SALUTATION' to remember its meaning: 'S' for 'Save', 'A' for 'Address', 'L' for 'Loyalty', 'U' for 'Understanding', 'T' for 'Tact', 'A' for 'Appreciation', and 'T' for 'Tribute'.

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