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Amnesia: meaning, definitions and examples

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amnesia

 

[ æmˈniːziə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

memory loss

Amnesia is a condition in which someone's memory is partial or completely lost. It can be temporary or permanent and is often caused by brain injury or trauma.

Synonyms

forgetfulness, memory loss

Examples of usage

  • She suffered from amnesia after the accident.
  • The patient couldn't remember anything due to amnesia.
Context #2 | Noun

forgetting past experiences

Amnesia can also refer to forgetting past experiences or information. It can be a defense mechanism to protect oneself from painful memories.

Synonyms

memory lapse, selective memory loss

Examples of usage

  • He developed amnesia to cope with the traumatic event.
  • The character in the movie had selective amnesia.

Translations

Translations of the word "amnesia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amnésia

🇮🇳 स्मृतिलोप

🇩🇪 Amnesie

🇮🇩 amnesia

🇺🇦 амнезія

🇵🇱 amnezja

🇯🇵 記憶喪失 (きおくそうしつ)

🇫🇷 amnésie

🇪🇸 amnesia

🇹🇷 amnezi

🇰🇷 기억 상실 (기억 상실)

🇸🇦 فقدان الذاكرة

🇨🇿 amnézie

🇸🇰 amnézia

🇨🇳 失忆症 (shīyì zhèng)

🇸🇮 amnezija

🇮🇸 minnisleysi

🇰🇿 амнезия

🇬🇪 ამნეზია

🇦🇿 amneziya

🇲🇽 amnesia

Etymology

The word 'amnesia' originated from the Greek word 'amnēsía', meaning forgetfulness or loss of memory. The concept of amnesia has been documented in medical history for centuries, with various theories and treatments developed over time to understand and address this condition.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,588, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.