muscle memory

American  

[muhs-uhl mem-uh-ree] / ˈmʌs əl ˌmɛm ə ri /

noun

1. Psychology, Physiology. the ability, acquired through repetition, to complete a particular muscular movement quickly, efficiently, and without conscious effort.

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Etymology

Origin of muscle memory

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The company has “muscle memory” from the last round of layoffs, which helped Meta return to its engineering roots, Shmulik added.

From MarketWatch

The company has “muscle memory” from the last round of layoffs, which helped Meta return to its engineering roots, Shmulik added.

From MarketWatch

But overcoming that fear and engaging in collective action will build momentum, and a type of muscle memory, where the new rule becomes action and not inaction.

From Salon

"Launching every three years, your skills atrophy, you lose muscle memory."

From Barron's

But then you get muscle memory,” Grant said.

From The Wall Street Journal