memorial

Memorial is defined as a statue, holiday or statement in honor of an event or someone who has passed away.

(noun)

An example of a memorial is a speech in honor of a deceased loved one.

The definition of memorial is relating to something in honor of an event or a person who has passed away.

(adjective)

An example of memorial used as an adjective is in the phrase "memorial service," which means a service in honor of a deceased person.

See memorial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: OFr < L memorialis < memoria, memory

noun

anything made or done in memory of some person or event, as a monument, trust fund, holiday, charitable donation, etc.
an informal diplomatic paper
a statement of facts, often with a petition that something be done, sent to a governing body, official, etc.

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See memorial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or an event.
A written statement of facts or a petition presented to a legislative body or an executive.

adjective