Amnesia meanssignifies or represents something a loss of memory, either partialnot complete; only some of it or completeentire; with nothing missing. It is used for cases where someone cannot remember past events, recent experiences, or both.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /æmˈniʒə/
Easy pronunciation: am-NEE-zhuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: nee.
Noun meaning partial or total loss of memory.
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Amnesia Meaning
a condition in which someone cannot remember things
Part of speech: noun
Definition: partial or total loss of memory
Example: After the accident, he had amnesia and couldn't remember his name.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- memory loss — Direct substitute for the main sense.
- blackout — Can work in some contexts for a period of lost memory, but it is less precise and sometimes refers to fainting or loss of consciousness.
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Amnesia Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- memory loss
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Common Mistakes
- Using amnesia to mean simple forgetfulness or ordinary poor memory.
- Using blackout as if it always means the same thing as amnesia; it can also mean fainting or a temporary loss of awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does amnesia mean?
Amnesia means partial or total loss of memory.
What is a simple synonym for amnesia?
Memory loss is the closest simple synonym.
Is blackout always a synonym for amnesia?
No. Blackout can sometimes mean a memory gap, but it can also mean fainting or a loss of consciousness.
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