The word of the day [02|06|2017] is VALEDICTORY.



DEFINITION

an act of bidding farewell: farewell address (noun).
serving as a farewell (adjective).


EXAMPLES

The next day, just after her graduation, Chioma read the valedictory delivered in May by an old student.
A valedictory story.
I love the valedictory addresses given by the workers.
In a valedictory address, John challenged the employees to always display features of entrepreneurs.
What a tremendous valedictory performance by Madu Uku of Standard High School (SHS).


SYNONYMS

(Ajective): Farewell, Leaving, Goodbye, Partying.
(Noun): Speech, Adress, Lecture.


HISTORY

Valedictory was originated from Latin “valedicere” meaning “to say farewell“.

Valedictory as a word was an institution at some colleges in the US since the mid 18th century.


However, English speakers and authors also use valedictory in non academic settings since the mid 17th century.

There is no particular record where the first valedictory address was delivered. But valedictory address are delivered by young valedictorians at high school and college graduations.


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