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salutatory
[ suh-loo-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
adjective
- pertaining to or of the nature of a salutation.
noun
, plural sa·lu·ta·to·ries.
- a welcoming address, especially one given at the beginning of commencement exercises in some U.S. high schools and colleges by the salutatorian.
salutatory
/ -trɪ; səˈluːtətərɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a salutation
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Derived Forms
- saˈlutatorily, adverb
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Other Words From
- sa·luta·tori·ly adverb
- unsa·luta·tory adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salutatory1
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Example Sentences
From their natural tendency, it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutatory purpose.
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The worthy man bowed, bestowed a salutatory roll of his eyes on Mr. Stuyvesant, and stood deferentially waiting.
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The salutatory of the Dial, dated 1840, stated the case against the national mugginess clearly.
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However she received Gibson's salutatory remark she gave no hint of her feeling in the tone of her voice.
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Just what was the decisive consideration, he reveals in his salutatory address in the Liberator.
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