commemorative
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commemorative
Where it comes from
First attested in 1612; borrowed from New Latin commemorātīvus, from commemorō. By surface analysis, commemorate + -ive, cognate with French commémoratif.
adjective
- Serving to commemorate something. a commemorative plaque
noun commemoratives
- An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
- A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues. beautiful Pictorials, topicals, commemoratives, airmails. Introductory selection 40% discount. Ralph Rice, 15 Longlane, West Hartford 7, Conn.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: commemorating, commemorate, commemoration, souvenir, memento, memorial, remembrance, memorable, memory, observance, ceremonial, celebrated, celebration, anniversary, celebratory, marking
Translations
Every language
adj serving to commemorate
| Español | conmemorativo |
|---|---|
| Français | commémoratif |
| Italiano | commemorativo |
noun commemorative postage stamp
| 한국어 | 기념 ginyeom |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 紀念 /纪念 Jìniàn |
| Français | commémoratif |
Talk about this word "commemorative." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/commemorative. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. commemorative. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/commemorative "commemorative." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/commemorative.Cite this
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