Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mnemonics

noun

/nɪˈmɒnɪks/

Definition

Mnemonics are techniques used to help remember information more easily.

Examples

Using mnemonics can help students memorize the order of operations in math.
Many people create rhymes or acronyms as mnemonics for their studies.
The phrase ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’ is a common mnemonic for the notes on the lines of the treble clef.

Meaning

Mnemonics often involve associating new information with familiar concepts or using patterns of letters or words, making recall simpler and more efficient.