Question 1 · Quick check
salutation
CEFRB2
/ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A greeting used when meeting or beginning a letter.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe act of greeting.
Examples
In the second example, the interpreter mistranslates the salutation.
Welcome, we²l'ku²m. a. Received with gladneſs, admitted willingly, grateful[…] Welcome, we²l'ku²m. interj. A form of ſalutation uſed to a new comer.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
Quickening; excitement.
Quick test
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Origin
noun
From Middle English salutacioun, from Old French salutacion, from Latin salutatio (“a greeting, a wishing health to”), from saluto (“wish one’s health, greet”), from salus (“well-being”). Compare the Latin greeting salve (literally “be well”).