amnesia
Amnesia (noun) means a partial or total loss of memory, often caused by injury, illness, or trauma. Example: “After the accident, he suffered amnesia and couldn't recall the crash.”
How to Use Amnesia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot being able to remember things, usually because of a medical condition or injury.
Word Forms
amnesias plural, amnesiæ plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek amnesia, "forgetfulness", built from the negative prefix a- ("not") plus a root related to mimneskein, "to remember".
Rhymes for amnesia
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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.
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