CEFR B2

amnesia

noun

Meaning

A loss of memory, usually due to a brain injury, illness, or trauma.

Examples

The car crash left him with temporary amnesia.
She suffered from amnesia after the surgery.

Synonyms: forgetfulness, memory loss, oblivion

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amnesia (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /æmˈniːʒə/

Definition

A loss of memory, usually due to a brain injury, illness, or trauma.

Examples

The car crash left him with temporary amnesia.
She suffered from amnesia after the surgery.
He struggled to recall his past due to his amnesia.

Synonyms of amnesia

Words with a similar meaning to amnesia:

forgetfulness
memory loss
oblivion

Antonyms of amnesia

Words with the opposite meaning to amnesia:

memory
recall

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