long-term memory — the 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
the system of memory that stores information for extended periods, potentially permanently
A century of memories lives on in long-term memory!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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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📝Examples
“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.”
“My long-term memory for embarrassing moments is unfortunately perfect.”
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