mnemonic
Recall aid device
A mnemonic is a device that aids memory—a phrase, rhyme, or pattern that makes information easier to recall.
"Roy G. Biv" is a mnemonic for the colors of the rainbow.
The adjective describes anything that assists memory: mnemonic techniques, mnemonic devices.
The word comes from Greek for mindful or remembering.
Memory retrieval act
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- encodingConverting data to format
- retrievalAct of getting back
- consolidationCombining into unified whole
hippocampus · long-term · short-term · engram · neuroplasticity · declarative · episodic · semantic
Forming mental or graphical images
- lociPositions or places
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
- rhymeMatching terminal sounds
- imageryVivid descriptive language
storytelling · acronym · acrostic · elaboration · first-letter · song · jingle · narrative
Indispensable, cannot omit
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- separateTo set apart
- accommodateProvide for or adjust
- occasionNotable event or moment
definitely · mischievous · conscience · receipt · weird · cemetery · embarrass · millennium
recall
Memory retrieval act
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- encodingConverting data to format
- retrievalAct of getting back
consolidation · hippocampus · long-term · short-term · engram · neuroplasticity · declarative · episodic · semantic · storage
visualization
Forming mental or graphical images
imagery · storytelling · acronym · acrostic · elaboration · first-letter · song · jingle · narrative
reminder
Memory aid
trigger · association · hook · anchor · clue · nudge · pointer · signal · flashcard · cheat-sheet
FANBOYS
Coordinating conjunctions mnemonic
necessary
Indispensable, cannot omit
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- separateTo set apart
- accommodateProvide for or adjust
occasion · definitely · mischievous · conscience · receipt · weird · cemetery · embarrass · millennium · supersede
- memoryremember, forget, recall, memorize, recollect
- Learning Toolsdictionary, thesaurus, flashcards, flash cards, word list
- memorizationrote learning, cramming, rehearsal, by heart, flashcards
- memory aidsreminders, reminder, cue cards, flash card, flashcards
- remindersalarm, alert, notification, reminder app, push notification
- study aidstutor, note cards, CliffsNotes, crib sheet, study guides
mnemonicamnestic
Causing memory impairment
amnesia · forgetting · memory block · amnesiac · oblivion
- mnemonic deviceSystem for easier recall
- mnemonic techniquesMethods for improving recall