Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amnesiac
noun
/æmˈniː.zi.æk/
Definition
A person suffering from amnesia, a condition characterized by memory loss.
Examples
- After the accident, he was an amnesiac, struggling to recall even his own name.
- The novel tells the story of an amnesiac who tries to piece together his past.
Meaning
The term ‘amnesiac’ refers to someone who has difficulty remembering information due to a disruption in their memory function. This can result from various causes, including injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Synonyms
- forgetful
- memory impaired
- oblivious
