Definition

A person who has lost their memory or has difficulty remembering things due to a condition called amnesia.

Example

The amnesiac struggled to remember his own name after the accident.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new movie with the amnesiac character?

Yeah, it sounds really intriguing!

I wonder how they portray the life of an amnesiac in the film.

I hope it's realistic and not just for drama.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amnesiac → It is formed from "amnesia" (from Greek "amnesia", meaning forgetfulness) and the suffix "-ac" (meaning pertaining to). The word "amnesiac" refers to someone who is pertaining to or suffering from forgetfulness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amnesia' which means forgetfulness, and remember that an 'amnesiac' is someone who is related to or affected by forgetfulness.

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