noun
Uncommon
commemoration
kuh-meh-muh-RAY-shuhn
Commemoration (noun) means a ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event. Example: “The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster.”
noun
1
A ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event.
"The service was held in commemoration of fallen soldiers."
"A statue was built in commemoration of the event."
"The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster."
How to use commemoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn act or event that honors someone's or something's memory.
Common pairings
in commemoration of
hold a commemoration
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Word forms
- Plural
- commemorations
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Etymology
From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for commemoration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “commemoration” mean?
The word “commemoration” means a ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event. In plain terms, an act or event that honors someone's or something's memory.
How do you pronounce “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is pronounced kuh-meh-muh-RAY-shuhn (/kəˌmɛməˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “commemoration” in a sentence?
Here is “commemoration” used in a sentence: “The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster.”
What part of speech is “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is a noun.
Where does the word “commemoration” come from?
The word “commemoration” comes from Latin. From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Is “commemoration” a common word?
“Commemoration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
