valediction

Meanings

• noun

  A formal speech or address given at the end of a meeting, ceremony, or academic event.

  - "The valedictorian gave a moving speech at the graduation ceremony."
  - "The mayor delivered the valediction to conclude the city council meeting."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of valediction that leads to same result
valediction , valedictions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'valedicere', meaning 'to say farewell'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'valediction' is also used in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', where Brutus delivers a valedictory speech before assassinating Caesar.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers would give a valedictory speech before going into battle, wishing their loved ones farewell.

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Related Concepts

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1. graduation: A ceremony marking the completion of a student's academic studies.

2. commencement: Another term for graduation, referring to the beginning of a new phase in a student's life.

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Culture

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In academic settings, the valedictorian is the student with the highest grade point average, who delivers the valedictory speech at graduation.

How to Memorize "valediction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a graduation ceremony, with students in caps and gowns, and the valedictorian delivering a speech at the podium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'valediction' with 'farewell' and 'graduation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Valedictorian Always Delivers A Great Speech' to remember the definition.

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