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Vocabulary Spotlight

Amnesia

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: स्मृतिलोप (Smritilop) – A condition where a person loses memory, either partially or completely.

Pronunciation

[am-nee-zhuh]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Memory loss – याददाश्त खोना (Yaadadashth khona)
Forgetfulness – भूलने की आदत (Bhoolne ki aadat)

Related Words

Confusion – भ्रम (Bhram)
Disorientation – दिशा भ्रम (Disha bhram)

Word Origin

“Amnesia” shabd Greek shabd “amnestia” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “forgetfulness”. Yeh medical condition ke taur par use hota hai jisme vyakti ko yaadein bhool jati hain.

– “Amnesia” comes from the Greek word “amnestia,” meaning “forgetfulness.” It is used medically to describe a condition where a person loses memory.

Word Family

Noun: Amnesia – स्मृतिलोप (Smritilop)

Adjective: Amnesic – स्मृतिहीन (Smritiheen)

Usage Examples

1. Accident ke baad us vyakti ko temporary amnesia ho gaya.

– After the accident, that person experienced temporary amnesia.

2. Amnesia ke wajah se wo apne bachpan ki kai yaadein bhool gaya.

– Due to amnesia, he forgot many memories from his childhood.

Cultural Note

Amnesia ek common theme hai Indian cinema aur TV shows mein, jahan characters ki yaadein khone aur dobara yaad aane ka plot story ko aur interesting banata hai.

In Context

“Amnesia” ka istemaal aksar un situations mein hota hai jahan vyakti ya to kuch yaad nahi rakh pata ya purani yaadein kho deta hai, jaise head injury ke baad.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Amnesia” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Sharp memory (तेज याददाश्त)
Memory loss (याददाश्त खोना)
Confusion (भ्रम)
Headache (सिरदर्द)

‘Memory loss’ sahi jawab hai kyunki amnesia ka matlab hai yaadon ka kho jana ya bhool jana.

“Amnesia” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Greek (ग्रीक)
Latin (लैटिन)
French (फ्रेंच)
German (जर्मन)

‘Greek’ sahi jawab hai. Amnesia shabd Greek ke “amnestia” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “forgetfulness”.

Amnesia ke liye kaun sa shabd synonym nahi hai?

Forgetfulness (भूलने की आदत)
Memory gain (याद वापस आना)
Memory loss (याददाश्त खोना)
Confusion (भ्रम)

‘Memory gain’ sahi jawab hai kyunki amnesia ka matlab hai yaadein kho jana, jabki memory gain iska opposite hai.