Forgetting: meaning, definitions and examples

memory loss

Forgetting refers to the inability to remember information or experiences. It is a natural process that occurs when the brain fails to retrieve, encode, or store memory. Forgetting can be influenced by various factors such as time, interference, and the nature of the memories.

dismiss, neglect, overlook

Examples of usage

• After years, many people experience forgetting important dates.

• Forgetting a friend's name can sometimes be embarrassing.

• He found himself forgetting details of the story.

• The scientist studied how forgetting affects learning.