memoria technica

British  

/ mɪˈmɔːrɪə ˈtɛknɪkə /

noun

1. a method or device for assisting the memory

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Etymology

Origin of memoria technica

C18: New Latin: artificial memory

Example Sentences

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memoria technica

He uses a rough kind of memoria technica to enable him to mark passages with which he agrees, from which he dissents, which he desires to qualify, or which he reserves for future reference.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 by Various

Such a circle is, however, convenient as a sort of memoria technica, and can be filled up according to the fancy of the observer.

From Colour Measurement and Mixture by Abney, W. de W.

There was something familiar about it, and I made a mental note, memoria technica, to be sure, yes—what was it?

From Glyn Severn's Schooldays by Pears, Charles

For the vulgar, who have no architectural knowledge, I have memoria technica for the instant recognition of the three orders—Cabbages, Corinthian; horns, Ionic; anything else, Doric.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec

"But surely," said Charles, "a memoria technica makes you recollect a great many dates which you otherwise could not?"

From Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert by Newman, John Henry