memorative

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​tive

ˈmeməˌrātiv,

ˈmem(ə)rət-

1

archaic : commemorative

2

: relating to the memory

powers perfected by experience … estimative and memorative powers

—G. P. Klubertanz

Word History

Etymology

Middle English memorȧtif, from Middle French, from Late Latin memorativus, from Latin memoratus (past participle of memorare to remind) + -ivus -ive

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