mnemonic
Americanadjective
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assisting or intended to assist the memory.
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pertaining to mnemonics or to memory.
noun
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something intended to assist the memory, as a verse or formula.
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Computers. a programming code that is easy to remember, as STO for “store.”
adjective
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aiding or meant to aid one's memory
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of or relating to memory or mnemonics
noun
Other Word Forms
- mnemonically adverb
Etymology
Origin of mnemonic
1660–70; < Greek mnēmonikós of, relating to memory, equivalent to mnēmon- (stem of mnḗmōn ) mindful + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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Cognitive science shows that mnemonics help memory, distinctive voice draws attention and a sense of joy strengthens retention.
From Salon
I still remember some of the mnemonic tricks she used for some of the harder letters.
From Los Angeles Times
For the uninitiated, this saying is a mnemonic device that helps Seattleites remember the names and order of the city’s streets.
From Seattle Times
The most popular teachers drill facts and figures into their students with jokes and mnemonic songs they make up themselves.
From New York Times
Safe sleep practices can be summed up in an easy mnemonic: Parents only need to remember ABC: alone, back, crib, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
From Los Angeles Times
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