Celebratory vs Commemorative - What's the difference?
celebratory | commemorative |
In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.
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, date=May 13
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, title=Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd
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serving to commemorate, e.g., a person or event
an object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
(philately) a postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues
As adjectives the difference between celebratory and commemorative
is that celebratory is in the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration while commemorative is serving to commemorate, e.g., a person or event.As a noun commemorative is
an object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.celebratory
English
Adjective
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commemorative
English
Adjective
(-)- a commemorative plaque