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epitaph vs commemoration

commemoration vs epitaph

epitaph and commemoration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
epitaph Yes No No No
commemoration Yes No No No
As nouns, commemoration is a hypernym of epitaph; that is, commemoration is a word with a broader meaning than epitaph:
  • epitaph: a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
  • commemoration: a recognition of meritorious service
Other hypernyms of epitaph include memorial, remembrance.
epitaph (noun) commemoration (noun)
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there a recognition of meritorious service
a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
Difference between epitaph and commemoration

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