amnesia

/æmˈniːziə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which a person forgets their past, including their identity and personal experiences, and is unable to recall them.

“The woman suffered from amnesia after the car accident and had no memory of her life before the crash.”

2. noun

a loss of memory

“The doctor diagnosed him with amnesia and prescribed medication to help him recover his memories.”

Synonyms

  • annesia
  • memory loss

Antonyms

  • mnemonics
  • remembrance