remembrance
remembrance Lexical Profile
remembrance Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of remembering something or someone, especially the solemn commemoration of those who have died.
"The community gathered at the monument for a moment of silent remembrance."
An object kept or given as a reminder or souvenir of a person, place, or event.
"She kept the pressed wildflower inside her journal as a sweet remembrance of their summer trip."
Greetings or regards sent to someone in a letter or through an intermediary (usually used in the plural).
"Please give my kindest remembrances to your parents when you visit them this weekend."
Word Nuance & Usage
Notice that the internal 'e' of 'remember' is dropped in 'remembrance' (never spelled 'rememberance').
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'remembrance', from 'remembrer' (to remember), ultimately derived from Late Latin 'rememorari' (to recall to mind).