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mnemonic

/nəˈmɒnɪk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A system or technique for improving memory and recall of information.

  • An artificially created method of remembering something.


Pronunciation
  1. /niˈmɑːnɪk/



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Synonyms

aide-mémoire
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mnemonic
monotonica , hypnoticica
Variants
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mnemonic , mnemonically , mnemonics
Etymology
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From the Greek mnemonikos, meaning 'of memory'.


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  1. The term 'mnemonic' comes from the Greek word mnemonikos, which means 'of memory'.

  2. The ancient Greeks and Romans used mnemonic devices, such as the Method of Loci, to remember long poems and speeches.

  3. The use of mnemonics has been shown to improve memory and learning, particularly in people with memory impairments.


Related Concepts
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  1. Memory: The ability to remember information and recall it when needed.

  2. Learning: The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or teaching.


Culture
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Mnemonics have been used since ancient times, with techniques such as the Method of Loci and the Major System being widely used in Europe during the Middle Ages. Mnemonics have also been used in literature, such as in Dante's Inferno, where the poet uses a mnemonic device to remember the order of the circles of Hell.

How to Memorize "mnemonic"

  1. visualize

    - To remember a list of items, visualize each item as an object in a familiar location. For example, to remember a grocery list, imagine each item in your kitchen.
    - To remember a sequence of numbers, create a mental image of each number as a card in a deck and visualize shuffling and dealing the cards.

  2. associate

    - To remember a name, associate it with a face or a memorable characteristic.
    - To remember a mathematical formula, associate it with a memorable phrase or acronym.

  3. mnemonics

    - Acronyms, such as ROYGBIV for the colors of the rainbow, can be used as mnemonics.
    - Mnemonic sentences, such as 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain', can be used to remember the order of the English alphabet.
    - Mnemonic peg systems, such as the Major System, can be used to remember long lists of items.


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