memorial — a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈmɔːriəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's memorial bench in the garden has become the family's favorite thinking spot.
- The city built a memorial fountain for the mayor, but pigeons think it's their personal swimming pool.
- The university's memorial library houses thousands of books donated by alumni.
memorial
NOUN[/məˈmɔːriəl/]
a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin memorialis, derived from memoria meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. The term originally referred to something worthy of being remembered, emerging from the Roman tradition of erecting buildings and sculptures to commemorate significant events and individuals.
Breakdown
memoria (memory) + -alis (adjective suffix indicating 'of or relating to'), literally meaning 'of or relating to memory'.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's memorial bench in the garden has become the family's favorite thinking spot.”
“The city built a memorial fountain for the mayor, but pigeons think it's their personal swimming pool.”
“The university's memorial library houses thousands of books donated by alumni.”
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