noun
- Plural of hypermnesia; abnormally enhanced or exceptional memory, or the condition of having unusually vivid or detailed recall of past events.
Usage: medical/psychological term; often contrasted with amnesia
Examples
- Some individuals with hypermnesias can recall conversations from years ago with remarkable precision.
- The patient's hypermnesias following the accident allowed her to remember details others had forgotten.
- Researchers studied cases of hypermnesias to better understand memory enhancement in the human brain.
- His hypermnesias made him an invaluable witness, as he could recount events with extraordinary accuracy.
- The condition of hypermnesias is rare and often associated with certain neurological or psychological states.