commemorative
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/
KK: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/
adjective
Definition
Relating to honoring or remembering a person, place, or event.
Example
The city issued a commemorative coin to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Conversation
Did you see the new commemorative coins they released this month?
Yeah, I heard they are designed to honor famous historical figures.
I think it's a great way to keep their memory alive with something special.
Absolutely! Collecting those coins could be really fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
memorial
honorific
celebratory
Antonyms
forgetful
disregardful
unmemorable
noun
Definition
An item or event that is created to honor or remember someone or something.
Example
The museum held a special exhibition featuring commemorative items from the war.
Conversation
Did you see the commemorative plaque they put up in the park?
Yeah, I noticed it when I was jogging yesterday!
I think it’s a nice way to honor our community's history.
Root Explanation
Commemorative → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "memorare" (meaning to remember). The word "commemorative" refers to something that serves to remember or honor a person or event together with others.
Memory Tip
Think of coming 'together' ('com-') to 'remember' ('memorare') someone or something special.
Visually Confused Words
memorative
uncommemorated