memento
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.me·men·to
noun \mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō, ÷mō-\ plural me·men·tos or me·men·toes
Definition of MEMENTO
: something that serves to warn or remind; also : souvenir
See Examples of MEMENTO
- a collection of photographs and mementos
- It was a memento of our trip.
Origin of MEMENTO
Middle English, from Latin, remember, imperative of meminisse to remember; akin to Latin ment-, mens mind — more at mind
First Known Use: 1580
Related to MEMENTO
- Synonyms
- commemorative, keepsake, memorial, monument, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token
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