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amnesia


am·ne·sia

noun \am-ˈnē-zhə\

Definition of AMNESIA

1
: loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
2
: a gap in one's memory
3
: the selective overlooking or ignoring of events or acts that are not favorable or useful to one's purpose or position
am·ne·si·ac \-zhē-ˌak, -zē-\ or am·ne·sic \-zik, -sik\ adjective or noun

Origin of AMNESIA

New Latin, from Greek amnēsia forgetfulness, alteration of amnēstia
First Known Use: 1618

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