commemorable

com·mem·o·rate

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Definitions of commemorable word

adjective commemorable worthy of being commemorated 3
verb with object commemorable to serve as a memorial or reminder of: The monument commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 1
verb with object commemorable to honor the memory of by some observance: to commemorate the dead by a moment of silence; to commemorate Bastille Day. 1
verb with object commemorable to make honorable mention of. 1
adjective commemorable Worthy of being commemorated. 0

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin commemorātus (past participle of commemorāre) to recall, put on record, equivalent to com- com- + memor mindful + -ātus -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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