commendation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-commendation.wav

Word forms

commendation commendations

Etymology

From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.

Derived words

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