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   mnemonic

   /nɪˈmɒnɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something: "the usual mnemonic for star types is O Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me"

   adjective

   • 1. aiding or designed to aid the memory.
   • ▪ relating to the power of memory.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting the study and development of systems for assisting and improving the memory): from modern Latin mnemonica (in the same sense), Latin mnemonicum ‘mnemonic device’, from Greek mnēmonikos (adjective), from mnēmōn ‘mindful’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mnemonically adverb
   • 2. mnemonist noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   • N

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   • E

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   • M

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   • O

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   • N

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