Amnesiac
noun
A person who suffers from amnesia, experiencing memory loss or inability to recall information.
The patient became an amnesiac after the accident and could not remember his past.
Usage tips
Neutral
person, condition, memory loss
adjective
Relating to or characterized by amnesia; indicative of forgetfulness or memory impairment.
His amnesiac state left him unable to recognize family members.
Usage tips
Neutral
state, episode, experience
noun
A person who suffers from amnesia, experiencing memory loss or inability to recall information.
The patient became an amnesiac after the accident and could not remember his past.
Usage tips
Neutral
person, condition, memory loss
adjective
Relating to or characterized by amnesia; indicative of forgetfulness or memory impairment.
His amnesiac state left him unable to recognize family members.
Usage tips
Neutral
state, episode, experience
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Recognize that 'amnesiac' is primarily used in medical contexts when referring to memory loss.
The doctor explained the condition to the family.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
In literature, amnesiacs often symbolize lost identities or hidden pasts.
The amnesiac character faced challenges in finding who they truly were.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Aspect
Using 'amnesiac' in casual contexts may trivialize the condition.
Be sensitive when discussing memory loss.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Recognize that 'amnesiac' is primarily used in medical contexts when referring to memory loss.
The doctor explained the condition to the family.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
In literature, amnesiacs often symbolize lost identities or hidden pasts.
The amnesiac character faced challenges in finding who they truly were.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Aspect
Using 'amnesiac' in casual contexts may trivialize the condition.
Be sensitive when discussing memory loss.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Recognize that 'amnesiac' is primarily used in medical contexts when referring to memory loss.
The doctor explained the condition to the family.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Usage
In literature, amnesiacs often symbolize lost identities or hidden pasts.
The amnesiac character faced challenges in finding who they truly were.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Aspect
Using 'amnesiac' in casual contexts may trivialize the condition.
Be sensitive when discussing memory loss.
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