Word of the Day: Anamnesis

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

noun 1. The remembering of things from a supposed previous existence (often used with reference to Platonic philosophy). 2. (Medicine) A patient's account of a medical history. "Yolanda didn't believe in anamnesis, so the mysterious memories must have been from her childhood." "The nurse collected Mr. Collins' anamnesis while the doctor continued his checkup." "Julian had the oddest feeling he was experiencing anamnesis and wondered who he may have been in a past life." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, late 16th century Although it sounds similar to the word "amnesia," "anamnesis" has a different meaning, which is reflected in the words' opposite roots. "Amnesia," the term for a partial or total loss of memory, comes from the Greek "amnēsia," meaning "forgetfulness." "Anamnesis," meanwhile, derives from the Greek "anamnēsis," which adds a prefix to give the opposite meaning, "remembrance." ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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