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- pronunciation:
- vae
lih
dIk
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of saying farewell.
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| definition 2: |
a farewell speech, esp. one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony.
In her valediction, she expressed her appreciation to her professors and her warm feelings for her fellow students. |
| definition 3: |
a word or phrase used as a farewell, esp. in ending a letter.
"Yours truly" is a formal valediction. |
| related words: |
adieu, farewell |
adjective + (n.)valediction
forbidding, gentle, resulting
verb + (n.)valediction
faint, inaugurate, inscribe
noun + (n.)valediction
acknowledgment, benediction, cliche, commemoration, extinction, metaphor, mourning, obituary, termination
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The word valediction
contains the following part:
dic, dict
Latin
root
that means speak, declare
  Example words:
abdicate, addict, addiction, benediction, contradict, contradiction, contradictory, contraindicate, dedicate, dictaphone, dictate, dictation, dictator, diction, dictionary, dictum, edict, indicate, indict, indictment, interdict, jurisdiction, malediction, predicate, predict, prediction, syndicate, valediction, valedictorian, verdict, veridical, predictable
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