memorial Meaning & Definition
What Does Memorial Mean?
Memorial is a noun that means Memory; recollection. It is also used to mean Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered. As an adjective, it means Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.
Word Facts for Memorial
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | remembrance, commemoration and monument |
| Plural | memorials |
| Comparative / superlative | more memorial, most memorial |
Memorial Definition (Noun)
- Memory; recollection.
- Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
- A chronicle or memoir.
- A note or memorandum.
- A service of remembrance or commemoration.
- A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc.
Memorial as an Adjective
- Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.
a memorial building
- Contained in the memory.
a memorial possession
- Mnemonic; assisting the memory.
Synonyms of Memorial
Memorial synonyms and antonyms →Memorial in a Sentence
a memorial building
a memorial possession
Word Forms & Grammar
memorial (plural memorials)
memorial (comparative more memorial, superlative most memorial)
Words That Rhyme With Memorial
Origin of Memorial
From Late Latin memoriale, neuter of memorialis. By surface analysis, memory + -ial.
How Do You Say Memorial?
Memorial is pronounced /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (mɔːɹi).
Questions People Ask About Memorial
Is memorial a noun or an adjective?
Memorial is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for memorial?
Close synonyms of memorial are remembrance, commemoration and monument. See the full list of memorial synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of memorial?
The plural of memorial is memorials.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of memorial?
The comparative form is more memorial and the superlative form is most memorial.