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memorization-based

|mem-o-ri-za-tion-based|

B2

/ˌmɛmərəˈzeɪʃən-beɪst/

memory-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'memorization-based' originates from the word 'memorization,' which comes from the Latin word 'memor,' meaning 'mindful' or 'remembering.'

Historical Evolution

'memorization' evolved from the Latin 'memor' to the Old French 'memorie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'memorization.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the act of remembering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of committing information to memory.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or relying on the process of committing information to memory.

The course was heavily memorization-based, requiring students to remember large amounts of information.

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Last updated: 2025/02/28 12:13