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How do you spell Amnesia?

Correct spelling

amnesia

Remember: A-M-N-E-S-I-A. Think 'A Mind Never Escapes Serious Information Absence'

Why is amnesia spelled this way?

From Greek amnesia, forgetfulness. A (without) + MNASTHAI (to remember). Amnesia is memory's absence — the mind emptied of its own history.

Common misspellings of amnesia

amnesiaamneisiaanmesiaamnisea

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember her own name.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell amnesia?+
The correct spelling is "amnesia". Remember: A-M-N-E-S-I-A. Think 'A Mind Never Escapes Serious Information Absence'
Is it amnesia or amnesia?+
The correct spelling is "amnesia", not "amnesia".

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