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Ceremonial vs Commemoration - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between ceremonial and commemoration

is that ceremonial is a ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual while commemoration is the act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.

As an adjective ceremonial

is of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.

ceremonial

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
  • * Hallam
    • Ceremonial observances and outward show.
  • (archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
    • (Donne)
  • * Dryden
    • He moves in the dull ceremonial track.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

    • commemoration

    English

    (wikipedia commemoration)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
  • Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.