Amnesia
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A condition involving partial or total loss of memory, typically resulting from brain injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
“After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and could not recall the events of the previous year.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/æmˈniːʒə/
Syllables
am·ne·sia
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