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Memorial

/məˈmoʊɹi.əl/

Memory; recollection.

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📖 Definitions of "Memorial"

noun

1
Memory; recollection.
2
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
3
A chronicle or memoir.
4
A note or memorandum.

adjective

1
Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.
"a memorial building"
2
Contained in the memory.
"a memorial possession"
3
Mnemonic; assisting the memory.

🔄 Synonyms of "Memorial"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
remembrancenoun	The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
commemorationnoun	The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
monumentnoun	A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Memorial"

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Word	Definition
remembrancenoun	The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
commemorationnoun	The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
monumentnoun	A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.
rememberingnoun	The act by which something is remembered.
recollectionnoun	The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
mementonoun	A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
souvenirnoun	An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.
commemorativenoun	An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
memorynoun	(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
commemorateverb	(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
observancenoun	The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
memorianoun	One of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the discipline of memory and recall.
homagenoun	(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
tributenoun	An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
occasionnoun	The time when something happens.
thesisnoun	(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
summarynoun	An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.
ceremonialnoun	Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
memorandumnoun	A written business communication.