memento

Meanings

• noun

  An object that serves as a reminder of a person or event.

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈmɛntoʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /məˈmɛntoʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

memorabilia , keepsake , souvenir

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with memento
remembrance , momentary , commemoration

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Variants

List of all variants of memento that leads to same result
memento , mementoes , mementos , memento mori

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'memorare,' meaning 'to remember'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'memento' is often used in the context of funeral rites and memorial services.

2. In psychology, the term 'memento mori' refers to the reminder of one's mortality.

3. The 2000 film 'Memento' is known for its non-linear narrative and explores themes of memory and identity.

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Related Concepts

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1. keepsake: A personal item that is kept as a reminder of a person or event.

2. memory: The ability to recall past experiences or information.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'memento' is often used as the title of films or novels that explore the theme of memory and the past. In art, mementos can take the form of keepsakes, artifacts, or symbols. For example, a locket containing a photograph is a common memento.

How to Memorize "memento"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small object, such as a keychain or a photograph, that represents a memory or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'memento' with the idea of remembering or commemorating something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'M-E-M-E-N-T-O' to remember the definition: 'M' for memory, 'E' for evoke, 'M' for make, 'E' for emotional, 'N' for notice, 'T' for take, and 'O' for keep.

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