Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

valediction

/ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.66 in modern English

Syllables: vale-dic-tion
IPA: /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A speech made when leaving or parting company.

noun

The act of parting company.

noun

A word or phrase said upon leaving, such as "farewell" or "adieu".

noun

A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.

Example Sentences

"Yes, the tide will surely turn, and meanwhile may one who is proud to call himself a partisan, invite whomever may feel disposed to bid the "T14s" adieux, to pause before giving them valediction and accord to them the respect that is assuredly their due."

Etymology

First attested in 1614; borrowed from New Latin valedictiō, from valedīcō (“to bid farewell”) + -tiō, from valē (“farewell, so long”) + dīcō (“to say”). By surface analysis, valedict + -ion.

Origin

First known use: First attested in 1614

Word Breakdown

Root: *deyḱ-

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

Inflected Forms

valedictions (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

diction vale valedict valedictorian valedictory salutation

Synonyms

leave-taking complimentary close complimentary closing valedictory address valedictory oration valedictory

Rhymes With

fiction science fiction fan fiction addiction conviction jurisdiction prediction restriction friction depiction contradiction eviction

Questions

How do you pronounce valediction?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/.
What does valediction mean?: A speech made when leaving or parting company.
Where does valediction come from?: First known use: First attested in 1614.

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