What does MEMORIAL mean?
Definitions for MEMORIAL
məˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-memo·ri·al
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word MEMORIAL.
Princeton's WordNet
memorial, commemoration, remembrancenoun
a recognition of meritorious service
memorialnoun
a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
memorial, monumentnoun
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
Wiktionary
memorialnoun
A structure, such as a monument, intended to celebrate the memory of a person or event
memorialnoun
A service of remembrance or commemoration
memorialnoun
a statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc.
memorialadjective
Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative
Etymology: From memoriale, neuter of memorialis.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Memorialadjective
Etymology: memorial, Fr. memorialis, Latin.
Thy master now lies thinking in his bed
Of thee and me, and sighs, and takes my glove,
And gives memorial dainty kisses to it. William Shakespeare.May I, at the conclusion of a work, which is a kind of monument of Alexander Pope’s partiality to me, place the following lines as an inscription memorial of it. William Broome.
The tomb with manly arms and trophies raise;
There high in air memorial of my name
Fix the smooth oar, and bid me live to fame. Alexander Pope.The case is the same with the memorial possessions of the greatest part of mankind: a few useful things mixed with many trifles fill up their memories. Isaac Watts.
Memorialnoun
All churches have had their names; some as memorials of peace, some of wisdom, some in memory of the trinity itself, some of Christ under sundry titles; of the blessed Virgin not a few; many of one apostle, saint, or martyr; many of all. Richard Hooker.
A memorial unto Israel, that no stranger offer incense before the Lord. Num. xvi. 43.
All the laws of this kingdom have some monuments or memorials thereof in writing, yet all of them have not their original in writing; for some of those laws have obtained their force by immemorial usage. Matthew Hale.
In other parts like deeds deserv’d
Memorial, where the might of Gabriel fought. John Milton.Reflect upon a clear, unblotted, acquitting conscience, and feed upon the ineffable comforts of the memorial of a conquered temptation. Robert South, Sermons.
Medals are so many monuments consigned over to eternity, that may last when all other memorials of the same age are worn out or lost. Joseph Addison, on ancient Medals.
He was a prince sad, serious, and full of thoughts and secret observations, and full of notes and memorials of his own hand touching persons. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
Memorials written with king Edward’s hand shall be the ground of this history. John Hayward.
Wikipedia
Memorial
A memorial is an object or place which serves as a focus for the memory or the commemoration of something, usually an influential, deceased person or a historical, tragic event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or works of art such as sculptures, statues or fountains and parks. Larger memorials may be known as monuments.
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memorial
A memorial is a structure, monument, event, or object created or done in honor or remembrance of a person or significant event. It serves as a tool for people to remember or pay tribute to past events or individuals who have had a significant impact. Memorials can range from simple plaque to complex structures like statues, buildings, and parks.
Webster Dictionary
Memorialadjective
serving to preserve remembrance; commemorative; as, a memorial building
Memorialadjective
mnemonic; assisting the memory
Memorialnoun
anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument
Memorialnoun
a memorandum; a record
Memorialnoun
a written representation of facts, addressed to the government, or to some branch of it, or to a society, etc., -- often accompanied with a petition
Memorialnoun
memory; remembrance
Memorialnoun
a species of informal state paper, much used in negotiation
Etymology: [F. mmorial, L. memorialis, fr. memoria. See Memory.]
Wikidata
Memorial
A memorial is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person or an event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or art objects such as sculptures, statues or fountains, and even entire parks.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
memorial
An official petition on account of services performed.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
memorial
An address to the government on any matter of public service.
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'MEMORIAL' in Nouns Frequency: #2115
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of MEMORIAL in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of MEMORIAL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of MEMORIAL in a Sentence
Just to come up for our treatments -- we have to come quite often so we reached out to the hospital and they recommended Ronald McDonald... and its been wonderful. I love the short commute to the hospital. Nadley is now doing well, after havingher neuroblastoma tumor removed in May. Shes NED (no evidence of disease), according to her mother, who credited the house and the hospital for her recovery. Were so happy that we found MSK (Memorial Sloan Kettering).
Memorial Day is Monday -- flags will be flown at halfstaff in honor of those frontline workers who paid the ultimate price while fighting this pandemic on Sunday, both are somber days and their memories deserve better than to be politicized by a bunch of craven partisans. They should be ashamed.
It’s all about what the value [of the memorial] is or what the meaning is to you.
We all love a classic Memorial Day burger or summer salad, but let’s give these classics a little twist and welcome back summer with a bang.
I had no idea the proposal was coming that day. My mom tricked me into thinking we were going to take family photos at the Jefferson memorial, and when we showed up Evan was there with his whole family. When I saw the Kit Kat box, I just started laughing. It was such a neat experience, and I am beyond grateful that Evan put so much thought into it.
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- النصب التذكاريArabic
- Denkmal, Gedenkgottesdienst, Gedenk-, MahnmalGerman
- memorejoEsperanto
- memorialSpanish
- muistotilaisuus, muistomerkki, muistoFinnish
- mémorialFrench
- cuimhneachanScottish Gaelic
- אנדרטהHebrew
- emlékműHungarian
- 기념물Korean
- monumentumLatin
- herdenkingsplaatsDutch
- The translation of "memorial" to Portuguese is "memorial." The word is the same in both languages.Portuguese
- мемориал, поминовение, памятникRussian
- minnesgudstjänst, minnesmärke, minnes-, minneshögtidSwedish
- நினைவுTamil
- abide, anıtTurkish
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