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Meaning of "valedictory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VALEDICTORY

valedictory  [ˌvælɪˈdɪktərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VALEDICTORY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Valedictory is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VALEDICTORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

valedictory

Valedictorian

Valedictorian is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony. The chosen valedictorian is usually the student with the highest ranking among his or her graduating class. The term is an Anglicized derivation of the Latin vale dicere, historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony. So the valedictory address generally is considered a final farewell to classmates, before they disperse to pursue their individual paths after graduating. The term is most often used in the USA, Canada, and the Philippines. Its equivalent in Brazil is Orador. In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Iceland, and Scotland the valedictorian title is not used, a dux title for the highest ranking student is used. In France the term Major de promotion is used, although the term is not related to any ceremonial role, as there are rarely graduation ceremonies in schools or universities.

Definition of valedictory in the English dictionary

The definition of valedictory in the dictionary is a farewell address or speech. Other definition of valedictory is a farewell speech delivered at a graduation ceremony, usually by the most outstanding graduate.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VALEDICTORY


benedictory
ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktərɪ
charactery
ˈkærɪktərɪ
conflictory
kənˈflɪktərɪ
contradictory
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktərɪ
directory
dɪˈrɛktərɪ
emictory
ɪˈmɪktərɪ
factory
ˈfæktərɪ
interdictory
ˌɪntəˈdɪktərɪ
introductory
ˌɪntrəˈdʌktərɪ
maledictory
ˌmælɪˈdɪktərɪ
manufactory
ˌmænjʊˈfæktərɪ
olfactory
ɒlˈfæktərɪ
rectory
ˈrɛktərɪ
refractory
rɪˈfræktərɪ
satisfactory
ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ
sectary
ˈsɛktərɪ
self-contradictory
ˌselfkɒntrəˈdɪktərɪ
trajectory
trəˈdʒɛktərɪ
unsatisfactory
ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktərɪ
victory
ˈvɪktərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VALEDICTORY

vale
Vale of Glamorgan
Vale of Tempe
valediction
valedictorian
valedictories
valence
valence band
valence-conduction band
Valencia
Valenciennes
valencies
valency
valency electron
valency grammar
Valens
Valentia
valentine
valentine card

WORDS THAT END LIKE VALEDICTORY

bomb factory
canning factory
dairy factory
data directory
engineering factory
ex-directory
fish factory
glass factory
glove factory
history
moral victory
munitions factory
ordnance factory
Pyrrhic victory
refectory
silk factory
street directory
sugar factory
telephone directory
the Directory
web directory

Synonyms and antonyms of valedictory in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «VALEDICTORY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «valedictory» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of valedictory

Translation of «valedictory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VALEDICTORY

Find out the translation of valedictory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of valedictory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «valedictory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

告别
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

despedida
570 millions of speakers

English

valedictory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समापन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خطبة الوداع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прощальное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

despedida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিদায়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

adieu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Valedictory
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Abschieds
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

告別の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고별
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Valedictory
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài diển văn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரிவு வாழ்த்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुगम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

veda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

valedictory
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

valedictory
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прощальне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

valedictory
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αριστούχοι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afskeid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

avsked
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

valedictory
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of valedictory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VALEDICTORY»

The term «valedictory» is regularly used and occupies the 101.696 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VALEDICTORY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about valedictory

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VALEDICTORY»

Discover the use of valedictory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to valedictory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Valedictory
An old school janitor reviews his past in relation to the many pupils he has known.
MacKinlay Kantor, 1939
2
With the Benefit of Hindsight: Valedictory Reflections from ...
This collection brings together the valedictory speeches and essays from a departing group of secretaries (and one or two other equivalent agency heads) who left the Australian Public Service between 2004 and 2011.
John Wanna, Sam Vincent, Andrew Stuart Podger, 2012
3
A Valedictory Poem: Addressed to the Inhabitants of ...
Addressed to the Inhabitants of Rainsford's, George's, Gallop's, Light House, and Deer Islands, in Boston Harbour Frederick W. A. S. Brown. A VALEDICTORY POEM. . . — □ • The germ of learning start ; And flourish in the youthful mind, While ...
Frederick W. A. S. Brown, 1819
4
Valedictory Address
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Birkett H. S. (Herbert Stanley), 2009
5
Valedictory address to the class of medical graduates of the ...
On further motion, the President appointed the following gentlemen as a committee to request, on behalf of the Class, a copy of Professor Joseph Leidy's Valedictory Address for publication, viz : — H. D. Schmidt, Pa. H. Lenox Hodge, Pa.
Joseph Leidy, 1858
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Valedictory Address of Abner Cheney Goodell, JR., to the New ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Goodell Abner Cheney, 2009
7
Valedictory Address to the graduating class of Jefferson ...
VALEDICTORY. ADDRESS. GENTLEMEN—GRADUATES IN MEDICINE: ONLY a few years ago, having finished your collegiate or general education, you emerged from the quietude of the schoolhouse to take your part in that bustling work of ...
James Aitken MEIGS, 1870
8
Valedictory Address ... Medical Department of the University ...
valedictory Address, DELIVERED AT THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OFT!! ! Medical Department of the University of California, OF THE Department 0!' THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. JOHN LE. fiELD m PACIFIC fIALL, )SAN ...
‎1864
9
Valedictory address to the medical class of Transylvania ...
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS. Gentlemen: The ceremony which is just concluded dissolves the relations which have existed between us for the last four months, and it only remains for me to discharge the duty assigned me by my colleagues, ...
Ethelbert L. Dudley, 1849
10
Valedictory Address to the Graduates of the Philadelphia ...
Delivered in Sansom Street Hall, March 18, 1852 William Procter. bk'; VALEDICTORY ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES OFTHE PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY. Delivered in Sensom Street Hall, March 18, 1852. BY / WILLIAM ...
William Procter, 1852

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VALEDICTORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term valedictory is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Olympic Day valedictory ends on a grand note
The valedictory function of the Olympic Day was organised at the Arts College Grounds in Anantapur among celebrities and amid great fervour on Tuesday. «The Hindu, Jun 15»
2
A Valedictory to a House for Brotherhood and Fashion
Before it disappears entirely, however, a valedictory is in order. Brotherhood House was the realization in limestone and granite of a dream nurtured by Justice ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
3
Senate Holds Valedictory Session, Reels Out Achievements
The Nigerian Senate has held a valedictory session to mark the end of the seventh Assembly, to look back at some of the key moments in the Upper Chamber ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Jun 15»
4
Mark mourns Zannah as NASS holds valedictory session
20150518_233708 Senate President, David Mark, has described the late Senator Ahmad Zannah as a very courageous man who would stop at nothing in trying ... «DailyPost Nigeria, May 15»
5
Anna Kottkamp: 2015 Valedictory Address
Lord Patton, Father Jenkins, distinguished faculty and guests, dearly loved family and friends, and fellow graduates: It is an honor to stand before you. Today we ... «ND Newswire, May 15»
6
Senate To Hold Late Chukwumerije's Valedictory Session Next Week
Uche-Chukwumerije The Senate will next week Wednesday hold a special valedictory session for its Chairman, Committee on Education, late Senator Uche ... «Information Nigeria, May 15»
7
On Turning Corpses into Compost: A valedictory (more or less)
Actually, a pre-valedictory in which the poet warns today's green extremists of the unexpected consequences involved in the use of certain organic nutrients. «Communities Digital News, Apr 15»
8
Kalam to attend valedictory of SJCE's golden jubilee fete
After holding a series of events over the last one year to commemorate its 50 years of existence, the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), ... «The Hindu, Mar 15»
9
Kalam to open valedictory of school jubilee
The golden jubilee celebrations of the Pallithura Higher Secondary School will have its valedictory function on Monday. The former President of India, A.P.J. ... «The Hindu, Feb 15»
10
Actor, Comedian Ed Helms to Speak at UVa Valedictory Exercises
The University of Virginia's Class of 2015 announced today that actor, writer and comedian Ed Helms will speak Friday, May 15 at Valedictory Exercises. «The Charlottesville Newsplex, Feb 15»

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