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oblivescence

American  
[ob-luh-ves-uhns] / ˌɒb ləˈvɛs əns /

noun

  1. the process of forgetting.

Etymology

Origin of oblivescence

< Latin oblīv ( īscī ) to forget + -escence

Example Sentences

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Not only is there this general deficiency in mnemonic representation, there are special deficiencies due to the fact of oblivescence.

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James

The liability to error resulting from mere oblivescence and the arbitrary selection of mental images is seen most plainly, perhaps, in our subsequent representation and estimate of whole periods of early life.

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James

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