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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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RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

  1. mne,
  2. mneme,
  3. mnemenic,
  4. mnemic,
  5. mnemonic,
  6. mnemosyne,
  7. mnesic,
  8. mnesicles,
  9. mnestic,
  10. mngr.

Origin of mnemonics

First recorded in 1700–10; see origin at mnemonic, -ics
Also called mne·mo·tech·nics [nee-moh-tek-niks] /ˌni moʊˈtɛk nɪks/.

mnemonic

[ ni-mon-ik ]
/ nɪˈmɒn ɪk /

adjective

assisting or intended to assist the memory.
pertaining to mnemonics or to memory.

noun

something intended to assist the memory, as a verse or formula.
Computers. a programming code that is easy to remember, as STO for “store.”

Origin of mnemonic

1660–70; < Greek mnēmonikós of, relating to memory, equivalent to mnēmon- (stem of mnḗmōn) mindful + -ikos -ic
Related formsmne·mon·i·cal·ly, adverb
Can be confusedmnemonic pneumonic
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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

mnemonic

/ (nɪˈmɒnɪk) /

adjective

aiding or meant to aid one's memory
of or relating to memory or mnemonics

noun

something, such as a verse, to assist memory
Derived Formsmnemonically, adverb

Word Origin for mnemonic

C18: from Greek mnēmonikos, from mnēmōn mindful, from mnasthai to remember
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Word Origin and History for mnemonics
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Medicine definitions for mnemonics

mnemonics

[ nĭ-mŏn′ĭks ]

n.

A system to develop or improve the memory.

mnemonic

[ nĭ-mŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory.

n.

A device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering.
Related formsmne•mon′i•cal•ly adv.
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