eidetic
of, relating to, or constituting visual imagery vividly experienced and readily reproducible with great accuracy and in great detail.
of or relating to eidos.
Origin of eidetic
1Other words from eidetic
- non·ei·det·ic, adjective
Words Nearby eidetic
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How to use eidetic in a sentence
His eidetic memory went to work, conjuring an image of a large-scale map he had once studied.
The Sensitive Man | Poul William AndersonThe Past Police were noted for their impersonations, and most of them had eidetic memories.
A Knyght Ther Was | Robert F. YoungWe know that they have eidetic memories, and that they can reason on an extremely high level.
Assassin | Jesse Franklin Bone
British Dictionary definitions for eidetic
/ (aɪˈdɛtɪk) /
(of visual, or sometimes auditory, images) exceptionally vivid and allowing detailed recall of something previously perceived: thought to be common in children
relating to or subject to such imagery
Origin of eidetic
1Derived forms of eidetic
- eidetically, adverb
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