Synonyms for
Amnesia
Definition
Amnesia is a condition where someone loses their memory, whether it's a small part of their memory or all of it.
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Common collocations
- total amnesia
- partial amnesia
- retrograde amnesia
- anterograde amnesia
- suffering from amnesia
- cause amnesia
- experience amnesia
- develop amnesia
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Usage note
Amnesia refers to a loss of memory. While often associated with dramatic events in fiction, in reality, it can stem from various medical conditions or injuries.
Example sentences
- He woke up with amnesia and couldn't remember anything about his past.
- After her surgery, she suffered from temporary amnesia and couldn't remember the events leading up to the procedure.
- The movie character suffered from amnesia and had to rediscover who they were.
- Amnesia can be caused by a variety of factors, including head injuries and certain medical conditions.
- The patient's amnesia was so severe that they couldn't recognize their own family members.
Quotes
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. - Kevin Arnold
The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time. - Friedrich Nietzsche
The past beats inside me like a second heart. - John Banville