What does amnesia mean?
Amnesia means (pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness..
Amnesia
/ˌæmˈniʒə/ · noun
Meaning
(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness..
Definitions by Sense
- (pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.
- (figurative) Forgetfulness.
- (UK, slang) A potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana.
Example Sentences
I lay around my Barnard dorm room listening to Nina Simone records and reading his first novel, “Forgetting Elena,” which takes place in a highly mythopoeticized version of Fire Island and nominally concerns a man with amnesia.
They must have amnesia, they forgot that I'm him
a state of cultural amnesia
She's lighting up some sensis, he's lighting up amnesias / I'm 'bout to get it started, I'm 'bout to get amnesia'd
Synonyms for amnesia
Antonyms for amnesia
Related Words
Word Forms
- amnesias
- amnesiæ
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for amnesia?
Common synonyms include memory loss, amm, ammie, bhang.
What is the opposite of amnesia?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use amnesia in a sentence?
I lay around my Barnard dorm room listening to Nina Simone records and reading his first novel, “Forgetting Elena,” which takes place in a highly mythopoeticized version of Fire Island and nominally concerns a man with amnesia.
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