Definition

The quality of being easy to remember or worth remembering.

Example

The memorability of the song made it a hit for many years.

Conversation

I was thinking about what makes a movie have real memorability.

That's a good point! I think a strong storyline really helps.

Definitely! And memorable characters add to that memorability too.

For sure! If I can't remember the characters, the movie doesn't stick with me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Memorability → It is formed from "memor" (from Latin, meaning mindful or worthy of remembrance) and "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "memorability" refers to the quality of being memorable or worthy of being remembered.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'mindful' ('memor') and having the 'quality' ('-ability') to be remembered — that's what memorability means.

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