Remembrance
|re/mem/brance|
B2
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/
(remembrance)
act of remembering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remembrance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'remembraunce,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'membraunce' meant 'memory.'
Historical Evolution
'remembraunce' transformed into the modern English word 'remembrance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of remembering,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of remembering or the state of being remembered.
The ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died in the war.
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Noun 2
a memory or recollection.
She had a fond remembrance of her childhood.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 05:00