memorial

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.

   These mementoes or memorials [sculptural national monuments], though in the present age the unphilosophical and sciolistic spirit of some have led them to regard with contempt this method of honouring the illustrious great, excite a laudable admiration for the service or benefit to which they testify, and are living realities to perpetuate at once the respect entertained by the nation, both for the individual himself and the performance that has entitled him to their gratitude.

2. 2
   noun

   A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc.

   Captain Surman […] immediately addressed a memorial to the governor, stating that an act of Providence had sent him into port for the preservation of the lives of those on board; he therefore trusted he should be allowed to refit and depart.

3. 3
   adj

   Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.

   a memorial building

4. 4
   adj

   Contained in the memory.

   a memorial possession

5. 5
   adj

   Mnemonic; assisting the memory.

   This succession of Aspirate, Soft, and Hard, may be expressed by the memorial word ASH.

6. 6
   noun

   a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

7. 7
   noun

   a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority

8. 8
   noun

   a recognition of meritorious service

Etymology

From Late Latin memoriale, neuter of memorialis. By surface analysis, memory + -ial.