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mnemonics

[ ni-mon-iks ]
/ nɪˈmɒn ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the process or technique of improving or developing the memory.
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Also called mne·mo·tech·nics [nee-moh-tek-niks]. /ˌni moʊˈtɛk nɪks/.

Origin of mnemonics

First recorded in 1700–10; see origin at mnemonic, -ics

Words nearby mnemonics

M'Naghten test, M.N.A.S., M.N.E., mneme, mnemonic, mnemonics, Mnemosyne, Mnesicles, mngr., M.N.S., M.Nurs.
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Words related to mnemonics

fantasy, image, memoir, picture, reminder, thought, vision, clue, hint, suggestion, concept, cue, jog, memo, mnemonic, prod, prompt, representation, help, jolt

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British Dictionary definitions for mnemonics

mnemonics
/ (nɪˈmɒnɪks) /
noun (usually functioning as singular)
the art or practice of improving or of aiding the memory
a system of rules to aid the memory
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