mnemonic
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/nɪˈmɑːnɪk/
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/nɪˈmɒnɪk/
memory aid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mnemonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mnēmonikos,' where 'mnēmōn' meant 'mindful.'
Historical Evolution
'mnēmonikos' transformed into the Latin word 'mnemonicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mnemonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mindful or related to memory,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device, such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations, that assists in remembering something.
The mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge' helps music students remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/28 12:25