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amnesia

Syllabification: (am·ne·sia)
Pronunciation: /amˈnēZHə/
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Definition of amnesia

noun

  • a partial or total loss of memory.

Derivatives

amnesiac

Pronunciation: /amˈnēzēˌak, -ZHēˌak/
noun & adjective

amnesic

Pronunciation: /-zik, -sik/
adjective & noun

amnestic

Pronunciation: /amˈnestik/
adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from Greek amnēsia 'forgetfulness'

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