amnesia — a partial or total loss of memory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a partial or total loss of memory
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈniːʒə/
Korean meaning: 기억상실증, 건망증
Korean pronunciation: 앰**니**지어
Example Sentences
- After watching too many K-dramas, I developed selective amnesia about my homework.
- The witness claimed amnesia when asked about the missing cookies.
- Doctors are studying new treatments for post-traumatic amnesia.
amnesia
NOUN//æmˈniːʒə//
a partial or total loss of memory
A man with amnesia cannot recognize his daughter despite family photos
After anesthesia, comes amnesia
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'amnesia', derived from 'a-' (without) and 'mnesis' (memory), which comes from 'mneme' meaning remembrance or memory. The term entered English in the 19th century through medical and scientific usage.
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📝Examples
“After watching too many K-dramas, I developed selective amnesia about my homework.”
“The witness claimed amnesia when asked about the missing cookies.”
“Doctors are studying new treatments for post-traumatic amnesia.”
“His amnesia conveniently disappeared when it came to remembering his gaming passwords.”
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