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VALEDICTORY
valedictory
(adjective) of a speech expressing leave-taking; âa valedictory addressâ
valedictory
(adjective) of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell; âa valedictory addressâ; âvaledictory praise for his uniformly manly courseâ; âa suitable valedictory gestureâ
valediction, valedictory address, valedictory oration, valedictory
(noun) a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
valedictory (not comparable)
Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
Noun
valedictory (plural valedictories)
(North America) A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
A farewell or parting address.
Source: Wiktionary
Val`e*dic"to*ry, a.
Definition: Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking; as, a valedictory oration.
Val`e*dic"to*ry, n.; pl. Valedictories (.
Definition: A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNINFORMATIVELY
(adverb) in an uninformative manner; ââI canât tell you when the manager will arrive,â he said rather uninformativelyâ
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