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