commendation

Meanings

• noun

  an act of praising or approving highly

• noun

  a formal expression of praise or approval

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commendation
recommendation , recommendationation , recommendationationation

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Variants

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commendation , commendations

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'commend to the gods' for a safe journey or successful outcome.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commendation' comes from the Latin word 'commendare', which means 'to recommend' or 'to entrust'.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers who had served with distinction were given a commendatio, or certificate of commendation, as a reward for their bravery.

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Related Concepts

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1. praise: A positive statement or expression about someone or something.

2. approval: A formal expression of agreement or acceptance.

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Culture

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In literature, commendations are often used to express approval or praise for characters or actions. In art, commendations can be depicted as awards or trophies.

How to Memorize "commendation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving a speech, expressing praise and approval for someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commendation' with words like 'praise' and 'approval'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-P-A': Commendation = Compliments = Praise = Approval.

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