adj
Uncommon
commemorative
Commemorative (adj) means Made or done in order to honor the memory of a person or event. Example: “The city issued a commemorative coin to mark its centennial.”
adj
1
Made or done in order to honor the memory of a person or event.
"The city issued a commemorative coin to mark its centennial."
"They planted a commemorative tree in the park."
noun
1
An item, such as a coin or stamp, produced to honor a person or event.
"She collects commemoratives from every Olympic Games."
How to use commemorative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade specifically to mark or honor a person, event, or anniversary.
Common pairings
commemorative stamp
commemorative plaque
commemorative edition
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Word forms
- Plural
- commemoratives
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Etymology
From New Latin commemorativus, built on commemorare ("to commemorate").
Synonyms
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commemorating
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Rhymes for commemorative
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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.
