amnesic

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Etymology

From amnesia +‎ -ic.

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  • IPA(key): /æmˈniːsɪk/, /æmˈniːʒɪk/

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amnesic (not comparable)

  1. Of, pertaining to, affected by, or causing amnesia.
    amnesic patients
    amnesic medications

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Noun

amnesic (plural amnesics)

  1. (dated) A person with amnesia.
  2. A medication with amnesic effects.

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