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mnem/o — Memory

mnem/o means memory. Ancient Greek source words and ideas terminology examples: mnemonic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Memory

• Ancient Greek: μνήμη (mneme)

Examples and word parts

mnemonic

A pattern, phrase, or other aid used to remember information.

Word parts: mnemonic comes from mnēmonikos (relating to memory), related to mnēmē (memory).

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Related memory & imagination terms

• memor- — Memory

  memorandum

• phant- — Appearance or image

  fantasy

• imagin- — Image or likeness

  imagination

• myth/o — Story or traditional account

  mythology

• fabul- — Story or tale

  fable

• creat- — Making or bringing forth

  creative

• poet- — Maker or poet

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