memory — the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeməri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's memory is so good that she can still remember every student she taught 30 years ago.
- I have the memory of a goldfish when it comes to people's names - I forget them within 3 seconds!
- The smell of cookies always brings back memories of baking with my mom.
memory
NOUN[/ˈmeməri/]
the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Grandmother recalls old family memories
A century of memory lives in pottery
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'memoria', meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance', which itself originates from 'memor', an adjective meaning 'mindful' or 'remembering'. This Latin root is cognate with ancient Greek 'mneme' (memory) and relates to Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory in Greek mythology, reflecting the cultural significance of remembrance in classical antiquity.
Breakdown
memor- (remembering, mindful) + -ia (feminine noun suffix), forming the Latin noun 'memoria' (memory). The suffix '-ia' converts the adjective into an abstract noun denoting the faculty or act of remembering.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's memory is so good that she can still remember every student she taught 30 years ago.”
“I have the memory of a goldfish when it comes to people's names - I forget them within 3 seconds!”
“The smell of cookies always brings back memories of baking with my mom.”
“My phone's memory is full because I take photos of every meal like I'm a food blogger.”
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