Added 9 October 2026
commendation
/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: commendatio Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about commendation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
letter of commendation
- That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
- A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
Origin
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
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