amnemonic
|am-ne-mon-ic|
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/æmˈnɛmɪk/
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/æmˈniːmɪk/
causing amnesia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amnemonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amnēmonikos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'mnēmonikos' meant 'mindful or remembering.'
Historical Evolution
'amnēmonikos' transformed into the English word 'amnemonic' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not mindful or remembering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or causing amnesia.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing amnesia.
The drug had an amnemonic effect on the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 13:36