am·ne·sia ( m-n  zh )n. Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness. [Greek amn si , forgetfulness, probably from amnsti, from amnstos, not remembered : a-, not; see a-1 + mimnskein, mn-, to remember; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]am·ne si·ac (-nz-k, -zh-k), am·nesic (-z k, -sk) n. & adj.am·nes tic (-n stk) adj. |
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| Noun | 1. |  amnesiac - a person suffering from amnesia handicapped person - a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially |
| Adj. | 1. |  amnesiac - suffering from a partial loss of memory |
Translations
amnesiac [æmˈniːziæk]
adj [person] → amnésique
n → amnésique mf
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