Amnesic: meaning, definitions and examples
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amnesic
[ æmˈniː.zɪk ]
memory loss
Amnesic refers to a condition characterized by a loss of memory. This can manifest as an inability to recall past events or the incapacity to form new memories. Amnesia can be caused by various factors, including head injuries, psychological trauma, or neurological disorders. The term 'amnesic' is often used in medical and psychological contexts to describe individuals suffering from various forms of amnesia.
Synonyms
forgetful, memory-impaired, unrecalled
Examples of usage
- The patient exhibited amnesic symptoms after the accident.
- Amnesic disorders can significantly impact daily life.
- Therapies for amnesic patients focus on memory reconstruction.
Translations
Translations of the word "amnesic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amnésico
🇮🇳 अम्नेसिक
🇩🇪 amnesisch
🇮🇩 amnestic
🇺🇦 амнестичний
🇵🇱 amnestyczny
🇯🇵 健忘症の
🇫🇷 amnésique
🇪🇸 amnésico
🇹🇷 amnestik
🇰🇷 기억상실증의
🇸🇦 فقدان الذاكرة
🇨🇿 amnestic
🇸🇰 amnestic
🇨🇳 遗忘症的
🇸🇮 amnestičen
🇮🇸 gleymd
🇰🇿 естествендіктен айырылған
🇬🇪 ამნეზიური
🇦🇿 amnestik
🇲🇽 amnésico
Etymology
The word 'amnesic' derives from the Greek word 'amnesia', which means 'forgetfulness'. This Greek term is formed from the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'without') and 'mnesis' (meaning 'memory'). The concept of amnesia has been recognized in various cultures throughout history, but it wasn't until the late 19th century that the term 'amnesic' began to appear in medical literature to describe specific memory disorders. Over time, the understanding of amnesia has evolved, recognizing both organic causes (like brain damage) and psychogenic factors (such as extreme stress or trauma) that can lead to memory loss. Today, the term is widely used in both clinical and academic settings to address various aspects of memory impairment.