mnemonics

[ ni-mon-iks ]

/ nɪˈmɒn ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the process or technique of improving or developing the memory.

Words nearby mnemonics

mna, mne, mneme, mnemenic, mnemonic, mnemonics, mnemosyne, mnesicles, mngr., mo, mo ti

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/.

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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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Medicine definitions for mnemotechnics

mnemonics

[ nĭ-mŏn′ĭks ]

n.

A system to develop or improve the memory.