amnesiac
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for amnesiac, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who has lost part or all of their memory.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from "amnesia" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ac", on the same pattern as "maniac".
Full origin of amnesiac →Frequently asked questions
What does “amnesiac” mean?
The word “amnesiac” means a person who has lost part or all of their memory. In plain terms, someone experiencing amnesia — a person who has lost their memory.
How do you use “amnesiac” in a sentence?
Here is “amnesiac” used in a sentence: “The novel follows an amnesiac trying to piece together his past.”
What part of speech is “amnesiac”?
“Amnesiac” is a noun.