| 单词 |
mnemonics |
| 释义 |
mnemonics, n. pl.|nɪˈmɒnɪks| [f. Gr. µνηµονικά, neut. pl. of µνηµονικός: see mnemonic and -ic 2 (-ics). Cf. F. mnémonique, Sp. mnemónica, Pg., It. mnemonica.] The art of refreshing, improving, or developing the memory, esp. by artificial aids; a system of precepts and rules intended to aid or improve the memory.
[1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Mnemonica.] 1721Bailey, Mnemonicks, Precepts or Rules and common Places to help the Memory. 1755in Johnson. 1824Register of Arts & Sci. I. 46 (heading of paragraph) Mnemonicks. 1837Pop. Encycl. V. 6/1 The ancients were well acquainted with mnemonics. 1843Carlyle Past & Pr. ii. xvii, With all conceivable appliances and mnemonics. 1866Brande & Cox Dict. Sci., etc., s.v., The common process of tying a knot in a handkerchief, &c., will exemplify the simplest species of mnemonics. |

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