countermnemonically
|coun-ter-mne-mon-ic-al-ly|
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/ˌkaʊn.tər.nɪˈmɑːn.ɪk/
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/ˌkaʊn.tə.nɪˈmɒn.ɪk/
(countermnemonic)
against a memory aid
Etymology
'countermnemonically' originates from Modern English, specifically the adjective 'countermnemonic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', where 'counter-' meant 'against' and 'mnemonic' derives from Greek 'mnēmonikos' meaning 'relating to memory'.
'countermnemonic' was formed in modern English by combining the prefix 'counter-' with 'mnemonic' (itself from Greek 'mnēmonikos' via Latin/medieval usage); adding '-ally' produced the adverb 'countermnemonically'.
Initially, 'mnemonic' meant 'relating to memory' and was used for devices or techniques that aid memory; 'countermnemonic' has come to mean 'against or hindering those memory aids', and 'countermnemonically' means 'in a way that hinders memory'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is contrary to mnemonic techniques; in a way that makes something harder to remember or that interferes with memory aids.
The checklist was written countermnemonically, so trainees found it more difficult to recall the steps.
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Last updated: 2025/11/06 13:04