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amnesia

Pronunciation: /amˈniːzɪə/

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Definition of amnesia

noun

[mass noun]
  • a partial or total loss of memory: they were suffering from amnesia

Derivatives

amnesiac

Pronunciation: /-zɪak/

noun & adjective

amnesic

adjective & noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Greek amnēsia 'forgetfulness'

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