Definitions for Mnemonic
nɪˈmɒn ɪk; nuˈmɒn ɪk, nyu-mnemon·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 6 votes

1. mnemonicadjective

   a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall

2. mnemonic, mnemotechnic, mnemotechnicaladjective

   of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory

   "mnemonic device"

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1. mnemonicnoun

   An abbreviated word that resembles the full word, used so as to be easily recognized; as, the CIDE uses ... tags as mnemnonics for an italicised word or field.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. mnemonicnoun

   Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something.

   To remember the colours of the rainbow, use the mnemonic: Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)

2. mnemonicadjective

   Of or relating to mnemonics: the study of techniques for remembering anything more easily.

3. Etymology: From mnemonicus, from μνημονικός, from μνήμον, from μνᾶσθαι, from men-; see mind.

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1. Mnemonic

   A mnemonic ( nih-MON-ik) device, or memory device, is any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval (remembering) in the human memory for better understanding. Mnemonics make use of elaborative encoding, retrieval cues, and imagery as specific tools to encode information in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval. Mnemonics aid original information in becoming associated with something more accessible or meaningful—which, in turn, provides better retention of the information. Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form, such as short poems, acronyms, initialisms, or memorable phrases, but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms. Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial, personal, surprising, physical, sexual, humorous, or otherwise "relatable" information, rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of information. The word "mnemonic" is derived from the Ancient Greek word μνημονικός (mnēmonikos), meaning 'of memory' or 'relating to memory' and is related to Mnemosyne ("remembrance"), the name of the goddess of memory in Greek mythology. Both of these words are derived from μνήμη (mnēmē), 'remembrance, memory'. Mnemonics in antiquity were most often considered in the context of what is today known as the art of memory. Ancient Greeks and Romans distinguished between two types of memory: the "natural" memory and the "artificial" memory. The former is inborn, and is the one that everyone uses instinctively. The latter in contrast has to be trained and developed through the learning and practice of a variety of mnemonic techniques. Mnemonic systems are techniques or strategies consciously used to improve memory. They help use information already stored in long-term memory to make memorization an easier task.

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1. mnemonic

   A mnemonic is a tool that aids in memory recall, typically a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assist in remembering something. These can take various forms, such as rhymes, acronyms, images, or phrases, and are frequently used in both educational and professional settings to memorize complex concepts, sequences, rules, or lists.

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1. Mnemonicadjective

   alt. of Mnemonical

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1. Mnemonic

   A mnemonic, or mnemonic device, is any learning technique that aids information retention. Mnemonics aim to translate information into a form that the human brain can retain better than its original form. Even the process of merely learning this conversion might already aid in the transfer of information to long-term memory. Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form, such as short poems, acronyms, or memorable phrases, but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms. Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial, personal, surprising, physical, sexual, humorous, or otherwise 'relatable' information, rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of information. The word mnemonic is derived from the Ancient Greek word μνημονικός, meaning "of memory" and is related to Mnemosyne, the name of the goddess of memory in Greek mythology. Both of these words are derived from μνήμη, "remembrance, memory". Mnemonics in antiquity were most often considered in the context of what is today known as the Art of memory.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Mnemonic

   -al, nē-mon′ik, -al, adj. assisting the memory.—ns. Mnemon′ics, the art of assisting the memory: a mode of recalling to the mind any fact or number, or a series of disconnected terms or figures; Mnemos′yne, goddess of memory, mother of the Muses.—adj. Mnemotech′nic, mnemonic.—n. Mnemotech′nics, mnemonics. [Gr. mnēmonikos—mnēmōn, mindful—mnasthai, to remember.]

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1. mnemonic

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Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Mnemonic?

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How to say Mnemonic in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mnemonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mnemonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Mnemonic in a Sentence

1. Jay Johnson:

   For traditional societies, place names were typically associated with histories and stories and mnemonic devices to aid those societies to find knowledge about anything, such as our environment or who we are as a society.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Mnemonic
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Mnemonic
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mnemonic
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mnemonic
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mnemonic
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Mnemonic
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Mnemonic
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Mnemonic