Memento

/məˈmɛntoʊ/ noun

Definition

An object kept as a reminder of a person or past event; a souvenir or keepsake.

Etymology

From Latin 'memento' meaning 'remember' (imperative form of 'meminisse'). The word entered English in the 1500s from the Latin, maintaining its meaning of something that helps you remember.

Kelly Says

The movie 'Memento' cleverly named itself after this word because the main character can't form new memories and must rely on mementos and notes to piece together reality—making the title a perfect metaphor for the film's plot.

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