commemorative

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: commemorating

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person

Adjective (1)

  1. intended as a commemoration“a commemorative plaque”Synonyms: commemorating
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Commemorative \Com*mem"o*ra*tive\, a. Tending or intended to commemorate; as, a commemorative plaque. "A sacrifice commemorative of Christ's offering up his body for us." --Hammond. [1913 Webster]

An inscription commemorative of his victory. --Sir G. C. Lewis. [1913 Webster]

Commemorative \Com*mem"o*ra*tive\, n. something that commemorates, especially a postage stamp or coin having a design commemorating some event, person, institution, etc. [PJC]
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