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Commemorative: meaning, definitions and examples

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commemorative

 

[ kษ™หˆmษ›mษ™rษ™tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

remembrance purpose

Commemorative refers to something that is intended to honor or remember a person, event, or situation. This often involves ceremonies, monuments, or activities that acknowledge significance from the past. Such items may serve as reminders of historical moments or influences on culture and society. Commemorative actions often promote reflection and gratitude.

Synonyms

honoring, memorial, retrospective

Examples of usage

  • The commemorative plaque was installed to honor the fallen soldiers.
  • They issued a commemorative stamp for the anniversary of the historic event.
  • The city held a commemorative event to celebrate the founding of the town.

Translations

Translations of the word "commemorative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comemorativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gedenkwรผrdig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peringatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะผ'ัั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upamiฤ™tniajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ˜ๅฟตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commรฉmoratif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conmemorativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋…์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฐูƒุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pamฤ›tnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pamรคtnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บชๅฟต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spominski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conmemorativo

Word origin

The word 'commemorative' originates from the Latin 'commemorare', which means 'to call to mind' or 'to mention'. It is composed of the prefix 'com-' (together) and 'memorare' (to remember). First used in the 19th century, it has evolved to describe objects, occasions, or actions that serve to honor or remember significant individuals or events. Over time, commemorative practices have grown in cultural significance, often encompassing a variety of forms like ceremonies, monuments, and artifacts designed to evoke memory and bolstering societal values. Today, it is common to encounter commemorative items across various cultures, reflecting their importance in maintaining collective memory.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,993, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.