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valedictory vs valediction

valediction vs valedictory

valedictory and valediction both are nouns.

valedictory is an adjective but valediction is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
valedictory Yes Yes No No
valediction Yes No No No
As nouns, valedictory and valediction are synonyms defined as:
  • valedictory and valediction: a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
Other synonyms of valedictory include valedictory address, valedictory oration.
valedictory (noun) valediction (noun)
a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class) the act of saying farewell
a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
valedictory (adjective) valediction (adjective)
of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
of a speech expressing leave-taking
Difference between valedictory and valediction

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