valediction
English
Etymology
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1614. Borrowed from Latin valedīcere, present active infinitive of valedīcō (“bid farewell”), from valē, imperative of valeō (“I am well”), + dīcō (“say”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
valediction (plural valedictions)
- A speech made when leaving or parting company.
- The act of parting company.
- A word or phrase (such as adieu or farewell) said upon leaving.
- A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.
Hyponyms
- (phrase ending message): sincerely
Related terms
Translations
speech
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act
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word or phrase upon leaving
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word or phrase to end a message
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