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memorial vs festschrift

festschrift vs memorial

memorial and festschrift both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
memorial Yes No No No
festschrift Yes No No No
As nouns, festschrift is a hyponym of memorial; that is, festschrift is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than memorial:
  • memorial: a recognition of meritorious service
  • festschrift: a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar
Other hyponyms of memorial include epitaph.
memorial (noun) festschrift (noun)
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar
a recognition of meritorious service
a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
Difference between memorial and festschrift

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