Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Valedictorian” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• val

  strong, worth; fare well (go with strength)

  Forms: val, vail

• dict

  to say, proclaim

  Forms: dic, dict, dit, dex

• -ory

  having to do with, characterized by, tending to; a place for -oria: Latin plural suffix forming nouns denoting groups or collections

  Forms: ory

• -ian

  pertaining to, used to form adjectives or nouns, often relating to a place, person of doctrine, professional

  Forms: an, ian, ean