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- [kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
- /kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/
- /kəˌmem.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
- /kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/
Definitions of commemorative word
- adjective commemorative A commemorative object or event is intended to make people remember a particular event or person. 3
- adjective commemorative serving to commemorate 3
- noun commemorative anything that commemorates, as a stamp or coin that marks an event or honors a person, issued in limited quantities and for a limited time 3
- adjective commemorative serving to commemorate: a commemorative monument; a commemorative dinner. 1
- adjective commemorative (of a coin, medal, or postage stamp) issued to commemorate a historical event, to honor the memory of a personage, etc. 1
- noun commemorative anything that commemorates. 1
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Origin of commemorative
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; commemorat(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Commemorative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commemorative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
commemorative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commemorative
adj commemorative
- memorial — something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
- observing — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
- celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
- commemoratory — commemorative (def 1).
- dedicatory — of or as a dedication
adjective commemorative
noun commemorative
- remembrance — a retained mental impression; memory.
- tribute — a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
- commemoration — the act or an instance of commemorating
Antonyms for commemorative
adj commemorative
- forgetful — apt to forget; that forgets: a forgetful person.
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
- neglecting — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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