engramme

/ˈɛŋɡræmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical entity proposed by Hermann Ebbinghaus as a mental image of a memory. It is a theoretical construct used to describe how memories are stored and retrieved.

“Researchers have been studying the concept of engrammes to better understand how our brains process and retain information.”

Synonyms

  • engram
  • memory

Antonyms

  • forgetfulness
  • oblivion