mem·o·ra·tive \ˈmeməˌrād.iv, ˈmem(ə)rəd.-\adjective Etymology: Middle English memorȧtif, from Middle French, from Late Latin memorativus, from Latin memoratus (past participle of memorare to remind) + -ivus -ive — more at memorable 1.archaic: commemorative 2.: relating to the memory < powers perfected by experience … estimative and memorative powers — G.P.Klubertanz >