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Valedictory vs Salutatory - What's the difference?

valedictory | salutatory |

As adjectives the difference between valedictory and salutatory

is that valedictory is of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian while salutatory is characteristic of a salutation or greeting.

As nouns the difference between valedictory and salutatory

is that valedictory is a speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony while salutatory is (senseid)a greeting or an address or speech of greeting.

valedictory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
  • Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
    • a valedictory oration

    Noun

    (valedictories)
  • A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
  • A farewell or parting address.

    • salutatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characteristic of a salutation or greeting.

    • Noun

    (salutatories)
  • (senseid)A greeting or an address or speech of greeting.
  • (obsolete) A place for saluting or greeting; a vestibule; a porch.
    • (Milton)

    See also

    * salutatory address