amnesia meaning
UK US /æmˈniʒə/ 3 syllables
amnesia (noun): partial or total loss of memory.
Definition of amnesia
- partial or total loss of memory
- he has a total blackout for events of the evening
Synonyms: memory loss, blackout
Type of: cognitive state
Kinds: anterograde amnesia, retrograde amnesia, forgetfulness, selective amnesia, transient global amnesia
How to pronounce amnesia
amnesia is pronounced /æmˈniʒə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with amnesia
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in IA · 7-letter words
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