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memorial

me·mo·ri·al
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-mawr-ee-uh l, -mohr-]
    • /məˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-/
    • /məˈmɔː.ri.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-mawr-ee-uh l, -mohr-]
    • /məˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-/

Definitions of memorial word

  • noun memorial something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday. 1
  • noun memorial a written statement of facts presented to a sovereign, a legislative body, etc., as the ground of, or expressed in the form of, a petition or remonstrance. 1
  • adjective memorial preserving the memory of a person or thing; commemorative: memorial services. 1
  • adjective memorial of or relating to the memory. 1
  • noun memorial Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event. 1
  • noun memorial commemorative monument 1

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Origin of memorial

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin memoriāle, noun use of neuter of Latin memoriālis for or containing memoranda. See memory, -al1

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Parts of speech for Memorial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

memorial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for memorial

adj memorial

  • remembering — to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again: I'll try to remember the exact date.
  • monumental — resembling a monument; massive or imposing.
  • celebrative — to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.
  • commemoratory — commemorative (def 1).
  • dedicatory — of or as a dedication

noun memorial

  • ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
  • tombstone — a stone marker, usually inscribed, on a tomb or grave.
  • statue — a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.
  • remembrance — a retained mental impression; memory.
  • headstone — a stone marker set at the head of a grave; gravestone.

adjective memorial

  • honoring — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
  • honouring — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
  • celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
  • canonizing — Present participle of canonize.
  • canonising — Present participle of canonise.

Antonyms for memorial

adj memorial

  • abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
  • dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.

adjective memorial

  • dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.

noun memorial

  • immemorial — extending back beyond memory, record, or knowledge: from time immemorial.

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