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Commensation vs Commendation - What's the difference?

commensation | commendation |

As nouns the difference between commensation and commendation

is that commensation is (obsolete) commensality while commendation is the act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

commensation

English

Noun

(-)
  • (obsolete) commensality
    • Daniel declined pagan commensation . — Sir Thomas Browne.
    (Webster 1913)

    commendation

    English

    Noun

  • The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  • That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
  • A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
  • An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

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