commemoratory

[ kuh-mem-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. commemorative ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• noncom·memo·ra·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commemoratory¹

First recorded in 1685–95; commemorate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Egypt had furnished an obelisk for the centre, Delphi had given its commemoratory bronze of the victory of Platæa.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• celebratory