mnemonics

[ ni-mon-iks ]
/ nɪˈmɒn ɪks /

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

mna, mne, mneme, mnemenic, mnemonic, mnemonics, mnemosyne, mnesicles, mngr., mo, mo ti
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British Dictionary definitions for mnemotechnics

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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Medical definitions for mnemotechnics

mnemonics
[ nĭ-mŏn′ĭks ]

n.

A system to develop or improve the memory.
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