mnemonics

Meanings

• noun

  A system or technique for improving memory and learning.

• noun

  An art of remembering.

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Synonyms

aide-mémoire

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mnemonics
mononucleosis , hypocondriac , iconoclast

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Variants

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mnemonics , mnemonic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mnemonikos', meaning 'remembering'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks and Romans used mnemonics to remember speeches, poems, and long lists of information.

2. The memory palace technique can be used to remember almost anything, including long lists, complex information, and even entire books.

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Related Concepts

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1. Memory Palace: A memory technique that involves associating information with specific locations in a familiar environment.

2. Method of Loci: An ancient mnemonic technique that uses the memory palace method.

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Culture

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Mnemonics have been used since ancient times for memory improvement. The method of loci, also known as the memory palace, is a popular mnemonic technique that involves associating information with specific locations in a familiar environment.

How to Memorize "mnemonics"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a memorable image or scene for each piece of information you want to remember.
   - For example, to remember the list of items 'bread, milk, eggs', imagine a loaf of bread on a table, a carton of milk next to it, and a cartoon hen laying an egg.

2. associate
   

   - Create associations between new information and things you already know.
   - For example, to remember the capital city of France, associate it with a memorable image, such as a baguette and the Eiffel Tower, and remember the phrase 'Baguette goes to Paris'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic devices, such as acronyms, to help remember complex information.
   - For example, to remember the order of the planets from the sun, use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto'.

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1. Highlighting:

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