noun
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.”
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A person who has lost part or all of their memory.
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- amnesiacs
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Etymology
Formed from "amnesia" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ac", on the same pattern as "maniac".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for amnesiac
zodiac
cardiac
Pontiac
brainiac
insomniac
egomaniac
pyromaniac
aphrodisiac
kleptomaniac
megalomaniac
nymphomaniac
hypochondriac
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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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