memorative
adjective
mem·o·ra·tive
\ˈmeməˌrātiv, ˈmem(ə)rət-\
Definition of memorative
1 archaic : commemorative
2 : relating to the memory powers perfected by experience … estimative and memorative powers — G. P. Klubertanz
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Origin and Etymology of memorative
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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