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memorial Synonyms & Antonyms

/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/

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Memorial as a Noun

1

Memory; recollection.

2

Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.

3

A chronicle or memoir.

4

A note or memorandum.

5

A service of remembrance or commemoration.

6

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

1

Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.

a memorial building

2

Contained in the memory.

a memorial possession

3

Mnemonic; assisting the memory.

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.

Word Facts for Memorial

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/
Syllables3
MeaningMemory; recollection
Pluralmemorials
Comparative / superlativemore memorial, most memorial

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 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.