Definition

Noun: A flat, typically rectangular piece of material, often made of brass, that is inscribed and displayed as a memorial to a person or event.

Usage

A "memorial tablet" is a physical object installed on a wall, in a church, or at a significant site to commemorate someone who has died or to mark an important historical event. It serves as a permanent, public record of remembrance.

Examples

• The church wall bears a memorial tablet honoring the soldiers from the village who died in the war.
• A brass memorial tablet was placed in the library to commemorate the founder's generous donation.
• Visitors paused to read the inscription on the weathered memorial tablet.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Commemoration: Memorial tablets are often used in institutional settings (schools, universities, government buildings) to mark significant contributions or events in the organization's history.
  • The university installed a memorial tablet in the main hall to mark the centenary of its founding.

Variants and Related Words

• Plaque: A more general term for a flat, decorative or commemorative plate affixed to a surface. A memorial tablet is a specific type of commemorative plaque.
• Cenotaph: A monument, often larger and freestanding, erected in honor of a person or group whose remains are elsewhere.
• Monument: A broader term for any structure, statue, or building erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Synonyms

• Commemorative plaque
• Memorial plaque
• Inscribed tablet

Related Phrases

• To unveil a memorial tablet: To formally reveal and dedicate a new memorial tablet in a ceremony.
  • The mayor will unveil the memorial tablet at a ceremony next week.

Noun

1. a memorial made of brass