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long-term memorythe system of memory that stores information for extended periods, potentially permanently

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the system of memory that stores information for extended periods, potentially permanently

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm ˈmeməri/

Korean meaning: 정보를 장기간 또는 영구적으로 저장하는 기억 체계

Korean pronunciation: **롱** 텀 **메**머리

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's long-term memory is amazing - she can still recite poems from 60 years ago!
  • I wish my phone number was stored in my long-term memory instead of just my phone.
  • Scientists study how repetition helps transfer information from short-term to long-term memory.

long-term memory

NOUN

//ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm ˈmeməri//

the system of memory that stores information for extended periods, potentially permanently

long-term memory concept
💡 Concept

the system of memory that stores information for extended periods, potentially permanently

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A century of memories lives on in long-term memory!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm ˈmeməri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmeməri/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'long'은 고대 영어 'lang'에서, 'term'은 라틴어 'terminus(경계, 기간)'에서, 'memory'는 라틴어 'memoria(기억)'에서 유래했습니다. 세 단어가 합쳐져 '오랜 기간 동안의 기억'이라는 현대적 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

long-termmemory
long-term
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📝Examples

My grandmother's long-term memory is amazing - she can still recite poems from 60 years ago!

😄 Fun example

I wish my phone number was stored in my long-term memory instead of just my phone.

Scientists study how repetition helps transfer information from short-term to long-term memory.

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My long-term memory for embarrassing moments is unfortunately perfect.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

permanent memoryconsolidated memoryremote memory

Antonyms

short-term memoryworking memory

Related

episodic memorysemantic memoryprocedural memorymemory consolidationmemory retrieval