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Celebratory vs Commemorative - What's the difference?

celebratory | commemorative |

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

(en adjective)
  • In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.
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    commemorative

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • serving to commemorate, e.g., a person or event
  • a commemorative plaque

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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