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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/

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

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

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

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

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

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

long-termmemory
long-term
memory

🔗Collocations

store in long-term memory
access long-term memory
consolidate into long-term memory
long-term memory formation
impaired long-term memory
long-term memory retrieval

📝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.

😄 Fun example

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

📚Related Words

Synonyms

permanent memoryconsolidated memoryremote memory

Antonyms

short-term memoryworking memory

Related

episodic memorysemantic memoryprocedural memorymemory consolidationmemory retrieval

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