adj
mnemonic
nih-MO-nihk
Mnemonic (adj) means helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas. Example: “She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order.”
adj
1
Helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas.
"She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order."
noun
1
A phrase, rhyme, or trick used as a memory aid.
""Every Good Boy Does Fine" is a classic mnemonic for music notation."
"He came up with a mnemonic to remember his new PIN."
How to use mnemonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trick, rhyme, or pattern that helps you remember something more easily.
Common pairings
a mnemonic device
use a mnemonic
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek "mnēmonikós" ("of memory"), from "mnḗmōn" ("mindful"), ultimately from a root meaning "to think" or "to remember."
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What does “mnemonic” mean?
The word “mnemonic” means helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas. In plain terms, a trick, rhyme, or pattern that helps you remember something more easily.
How do you pronounce “mnemonic”?
“Mnemonic” is pronounced nih-MO-nihk (/nəˈmɑnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “mnemonic” in a sentence?
Here is “mnemonic” used in a sentence: “She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order.”
What part of speech is “mnemonic”?
Depending on how it is used, “mnemonic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “mnemonic” come from?
The word “mnemonic” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek "mnēmonikós" ("of memory"), from "mnḗmōn" ("mindful"), ultimately from a root meaning "to think" or "to remember.".
How many meanings does “mnemonic” have?
“Mnemonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: helping someone remember something, especially a pattern of letters, words, or ideas.
