Definition of COMMEMORATIVE

commemorative

Plural: commemoratives

Noun

  • an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
  • An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
  • A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.

Adjective

  • intended as a commemoration
    • "a commemorative plaque"

Adj

  • Serving to commemorate something.

Examples

  • a commemorative plaque

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1612; borrowed from New Latin commemorātīvus, from commemorō. By surface analysis, commemorate + -ive, cognate with French commémoratif.

Synonyms

commemorating

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