remembering
UK[rɪˈmembərɪŋ]US[rɪˈmembərɪŋ]
v
To have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past
v
To bring a necessary task or fact back into your mind, or to not forget to do something
v
To commemorate or think about someone with respect, especially in a ceremony
Morpheme Breakdown
re
member
ing
re
again
member
mindful
ing
verb suffix
Etymology
The word "remembering" is built on the core Latin verb memor, meaning "mindful." The prefix re-, meaning "again," was added in Latin to form rememorari, "to recall to mind." This passed into Old French as remembrer before entering Middle English. The present participle suffix -ing, of Germanic origin, transforms the action into its ongoing or continuous form. Thus, the literal construction "again-mindful-ing" elegantly captures the act of repeatedly or continuously bringing something back into one's awareness.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + member (mindful) + ing (verb suffix)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
member: From Latin memor (mindful, remembering), via Old French membrer.
ing: Old English origin, a suffix forming the present participle of verbs.
Examples
I have a vivid memory of my grandmother, remembering her gentle smile and warm hugs.
Thank you for remembering to lock the door before you left.
We are remembering those who lost their lives in the war with a moment of silence.