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amnesia (adjective)

A medical condition resulting in a partial or total loss of memory, often caused by brain injury, shock, or illness. In a broader sense, it refers to a collective or individual failure to remember past events or information.

💬 Example

"After the car accident, he experienced temporary amnesia and could not recognize his family members."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Amnesia' sounding like 'A-Mess-ia'. Imagine a mess in your head where memories should be, like a chaotic scene...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
memory loss blackout forgetfulness oblivion lacuna
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'amnesia' for everyday forgetfulness. → Use 'forgetfulness,' 'lapse,' or 'can't remember.'

Using 'amnesia' as a verb (e.g., 'The accident amnesiad him'). → Use phrases like 'caused him to experience amnesia' or 'he suffered from amnesia.'

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