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commemorative

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Adj — Made or done in order to honor the memory of a person or event.

How to use commemorative

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From New Latin commemorativus, built on commemorare ("to commemorate").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “commemorative” mean?

The word “commemorative” means made or done in order to honor the memory of a person or event. In plain terms, made specifically to mark or honor a person, event, or anniversary.

How do you use “commemorative” in a sentence?

Here is “commemorative” used in a sentence: “The city issued a commemorative coin to mark its centennial.”

What part of speech is “commemorative”?

Depending on how it is used, “commemorative” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “commemorative” come from?

The word “commemorative” comes from New Latin. From New Latin commemorativus, built on commemorare ("to commemorate").

Is “commemorative” a common word?

“Commemorative” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “commemorative” have?

“Commemorative” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made or done in order to honor the memory of a person or event.

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