eidetic

/ˈaɪdɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or involving an almost perfect memory or ability to recall details.

“The artist’s eidetic memory allowed her to recreate the scene from memory with incredible accuracy.”

2. noun

A vivid and detailed mental image or recollection of something.

“She had a strong eidetic of her childhood home, complete with the smell of freshly cut grass.”

Synonyms

  • photogenic
  • photographic
  • retentive

Antonyms

  • amnesiac
  • forgetful