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amnesia

am-NEE-zhuh

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.”

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A partial or total loss of memory, often caused by injury, illness, or trauma.
"After the accident, he suffered amnesia and couldn't recall the crash."
"The character in the film wakes up with amnesia and no idea who she is."

How to Use Amnesia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot being able to remember things, usually because of a medical condition or injury.

Common pairings
suffer from amnesia temporary amnesia amnesia patient

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".

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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.

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