amnesiac
Amnesiac (noun) means a person who has lost part or all of their memory. Example: “The novel follows an amnesiac trying to piece together his past.”
How to use amnesiac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone experiencing amnesia — a person who has lost their memory.
Word forms
amnesiacs plural
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The novel follows an _____ trying to piece together his past.
Etymology
Formed from "amnesia" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ac", on the same pattern as "maniac".
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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.
What is the meaning of amnesiac?
"amnesiac" (noun) means a person who has lost part or all of their memory.
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