salutatory

[ suh-loo-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a salutation.

noun

, plural sa·lu·ta·to·ries.

1. a welcoming address, especially one given at the beginning of commencement exercises in some U.S. high schools and colleges by the salutatorian.

salutatory

/ səˈluːtətərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a salutation

Derived Forms

• saˈlutatorily, adverb

Other Words From

• sa·luta·tori·ly adverb
• unsa·luta·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of salutatory¹

1635–45; < Medieval Latin salūtātōrius, equivalent to Latin salūtā ( re ) to salute + -tōrius -tory ¹

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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