amnesia 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

partial or total loss of memory

Examples

1.he has a total blackout for events of the evening

Synonyms

memory loss 1
partial or total loss of memory
blackout 5
partial or total loss of memory

Derivationally related form

amnesic 2

adjective

suffering from a partial loss of memory

amnestic 1

adjective

of or relating to or caused by amnesia

amnesic 1

adjective

of or relating to or caused by amnesia

Hyponym

anterograde amnesia 1

noun

loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma; sometimes in effect for events during and for a long time following the trauma

retrograde amnesia 1

noun

loss of memory for events immediately preceding a trauma

forgetfulness 1

noun

tendency to forget

selective amnesia 1

noun

amnesia about particular events that is very convenient for the person who cannot remember

transient global amnesia 1

noun

memory disorder seen in middle aged and elderly persons; characterized by an episode of amnesia and bewilderment that lasts for several hours; person is otherwise alert and intellectually active