Meaning
amnesia, memory loss
- Partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by brain injury, shock, or illness.
In a sentence
Dopo l'incidente ha avuto una temporanea amnesia.
After the accident he experienced temporary amnesia.
Non ricordo nulla dell'esame, ho avuto una vera e propria amnesia.
I don't remember anything about the exam; I had a total memory blank.
Il medico cerca di curare l'amnesia del paziente con varie terapie.
The doctor is trying to treat the patient's amnesia with various therapies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amnesia | feminine · singular |
| amnesie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the 'i' (/am.neˈzi.a/).
- Can also be used figuratively for a brief mental lapse or memory blackout.