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commemorative

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com·mem·o·ra·tive  (k-mmr--tv, --r-)
adj.
Honoring or preserving the memory of another.
n.
Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.
com·memo·ra·tive·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.commemorative - an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
Adj.1.commemorative - intended as a commemoration; "a commemorative plaque"
commemorating
commemorative
adjective memorial, celebratory The Queen unveiled a commemorative plaque.
Translations
commemorative [kəˈmemərətɪv]
A. ADJ → conmemorativo
B. N (US) (= stamp) → sello m conmemorativo; (= coin) → moneda f conmemorativa
commemorative [kəˈmɛmərətɪv] adj [plaque, coin, mug] → commémoratif/ive; [event, service] → commémoratif/ive
commemorative
adj → Gedenk-; commemorative plaque → Gedenktafel f
commemorative [kəˈmɛmərətɪv] adj → commemorativo/a
commemorative [kəˈmɛmərətɪv] adj → commemorativo/a


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