eidetic

[ ahy-det-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or constituting visual imagery vividly experienced and readily reproducible with great accuracy and in great detail.
2. of or relating to eidos.

eidetic

/ aɪˈdɛtɪk /

adjective

1. (of visual, or sometimes auditory, images) exceptionally vivid and allowing detailed recall of something previously perceived: thought to be common in children
2. relating to or subject to such imagery

Derived Forms

• eiˈdetically, adverb

Other Words From

• nonei·detic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eidetic¹

First recorded in 1920–25; from Greek eidētikós, equivalent to eîd(os) eidos + -ētikos -etic

Word History and Origins

Origin of eidetic¹

C20: from Greek eidētikos, from eidos shape, form

Example Sentences

His eidetic memory went to work, conjuring an image of a large-scale map he had once studied.

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The Past Police were noted for their impersonations, and most of them had eidetic memories.

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We know that they have eidetic memories, and that they can reason on an extremely high level.

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