mnemonic
Mnemonic (adj) means helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas. Example: “She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order.”
How to Use Mnemonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trick, rhyme, or pattern that helps you remember something more easily.
Word Forms
mnemonics plural
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She used a _____ rhyme to remember the planets in order.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek "mnēmonikós" ("of memory"), from "mnḗmōn" ("mindful"), ultimately from a root meaning "to think" or "to remember."
Synonyms
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What does “mnemonic” mean?
The word “mnemonic” means helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas. In plain terms, a trick, rhyme, or pattern that helps you remember something more easily.
How do you pronounce “mnemonic”?
“Mnemonic” is pronounced nih-MO-nihk (/nəˈmɑnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “mnemonic” in a sentence?
Here is “mnemonic” used in a sentence: “She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order.”
What part of speech is “mnemonic”?
Depending on how it is used, “mnemonic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “mnemonic” come from?
The word “mnemonic” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek "mnēmonikós" ("of memory"), from "mnḗmōn" ("mindful"), ultimately from a root meaning "to think" or "to remember.".
How many meanings does “mnemonic” have?
“Mnemonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas.