eidetic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or constituting visual imagery vividly experienced and readily reproducible with great accuracy and in great detail.
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of or relating to eidos.
adjective
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(of visual, or sometimes auditory, images) exceptionally vivid and allowing detailed recall of something previously perceived: thought to be common in children
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relating to or subject to such imagery
Other Word Forms
- eidetically adverb
- noneidetic adjective
Etymology
Origin of eidetic
First recorded in 1920–25; from Greek eidētikós, equivalent to eîd(os) eidos + -ētikos -etic
Example Sentences
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“I read about him in my pop culture omnibus, and I have an eidetic memory,” Ridge said.
From Literature
Her eidetic memory, passion for justice and tireless attention to detail help her achieve surprising victories in the courtroom.
From Washington Post
Aided by an eidetic memory, he was the last non-lawyer to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court—a case he won.
From Literature
“Lyrically, his rhymes have become more eidetic,” says music journalist and broadcaster Brian “B. Dot” Miller.
From Washington Post
Others have benefited from the club’s eidetic memory.
From New York Times
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