commemoration — the action of recalling and showing respect for someone or something in a ceremony or by creating a monument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of recalling and showing respect for someone or something in a ceremony or by creating a monument
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza shop held a commemoration for their 100th burnt pizza.
- The university organized a commemoration of its founding 150 years ago.
- My cat demanded a commemoration ceremony for her favorite toy mouse that finally broke.
commemoration
NOUN[/kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/]
the action of recalling and showing respect for someone or something in a ceremony or by creating a monument
The town holds a yearly commemoration for the soldiers who never came home.
From commemoration to celebration, sealed with declaration!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, originating in the practice of commemorating important figures and events in ancient Rome. It combines the prefix com- (together) with memorare (to remember), literally meaning 'to remember together'.
Breakdown
com- (together) + memorare (to remember) + -tion (act or process of). The Latin memorare itself stems from memor (mindful, remembering).
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📝Examples
“The pizza shop held a commemoration for their 100th burnt pizza.”
“The university organized a commemoration of its founding 150 years ago.”
“My cat demanded a commemoration ceremony for her favorite toy mouse that finally broke.”
“The commemoration included speeches, wreath-laying, and a moment of silence.”
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