memorial

Meanings

• noun

  A structure, monument, or object built to commemorate or honor a person or event.

• noun or verb

  The act of preserving something in the memory.

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89844762"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with memorial
reminiscent , sentimental , penitential , compendial , penorial

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Variants

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memorial , memorially , memorials , Memorial Day , memorial days , memorial park , memorial parks , Confederate Memorial Day , Confederate Memorial Days , Mount Rushmore , Rushmore , Mount

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'memorialis' meaning 'memorable' or 'worthy of remembrance'

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Trivia

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1. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a memorial built to honor soldiers who have died in war.

2. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is etched with the names of over 58,000 soldiers who died during the Vietnam War.

3. The Memorial Day holiday in the United States is dedicated to remembering and honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the military.

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Related Concepts

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1. commemoration: The act of remembering or honoring a person or event

2. monument: A structure built to commemorate a person or event

3. memorial service: A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person

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Culture

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Memorials have been built throughout history to commemorate significant people, events, or ideals. They serve as a reminder of the past and can be a source of inspiration and reflection. In literature, memorials are often used as symbols of remembrance and loss. In art, memorials can take many forms, from statues and monuments to paintings and photographs.

How to Memorize "memorial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful statue or monument. Visualize the details of its design and the emotions it evokes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'memorial' with the word 'commemoration'. Remember that memorials are built to remember and honor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MEMORIAL' to remember the definition: Monument, Event, Memorialize, Object, Remembrance, Inspiration, and Loss.

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