amnesia
2 synonyms for amnesia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A partial or total loss of memory, often caused by injury, illness, or trauma.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
memory loss
How to use amnesia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffer from amnesia
temporary amnesia
amnesia patient
Etymology
From Ancient Greek amnesia, "forgetfulness", built from the negative prefix a- ("not") plus a root related to mimneskein, "to remember".
Full origin of amnesia →Frequently asked questions
What does “amnesia” mean?
The word “amnesia” means a partial or total loss of memory, often caused by injury, illness, or trauma. In plain terms, not being able to remember things, usually because of a medical condition or injury.
How do you pronounce “amnesia”?
“Amnesia” is pronounced am-NEE-zhuh (/ˌæmˈniʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “amnesia” in a sentence?
Here is “amnesia” used in a sentence: “After the accident, he suffered amnesia and couldn't recall the crash.”
What part of speech is “amnesia”?
“Amnesia” is a noun.
Where does the word “amnesia” come from?
The word “amnesia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek amnesia, "forgetfulness", built from the negative prefix a- ("not") plus a root related to mimneskein, "to remember".
Is “amnesia” a common word?
“Amnesia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
