adj
commemorative
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
Word Forms
commemoratives plural
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Etymology
From New Latin commemorativus, built on commemorare ("to commemorate").