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forgettable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Easily forgotten or not worth remembering


Antonyms

unforgettable
Rhymes
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methadone , gondola , chalone , alone
Variants
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forgettable
Etymology
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Originally meant 'not to be taken to heart' or 'not to be remembered'. Derived from the Old French word 'oblit', meaning 'forgotten'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'forgettable' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The opposite of 'forgettable' is 'memorable'.


Related Concepts
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  1. amnesia: A condition characterized by the inability to recall past experiences, often used as a plot device in literature and film.

  2. memory: The mental faculty responsible for storing and recalling information.


Culture
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The concept of the 'forgettable' is often explored in literature and philosophy, particularly in discussions about memory and the passage of time. For example, in Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time', the narrator reflects on the importance of memory in shaping our understanding of the world and our experiences.

How to Memorize "forgettable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a forgettable object, such as a paper clip, and associate it with the word. Mentally picture the object whenever you encounter the word 'forgettable'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forgettable' with something that is easily forgotten, such as a phone number that you've recently learned and then forgot.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device, such as an acronym, to help remember the definition of 'forgettable'. For example, F-orgot-E-asily-T-ransient-A-ble.


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