amnesiac

Other forms: amnesiacs

Definitions of amnesiac
  1. adjective
    suffering from a partial loss of memory
    synonyms: amnesic
    forgetful, mindless, unmindful
    not mindful or attentive
  2. noun
    a person suffering from amnesia
    synonyms: amnesic
    see moresee less
    type of:
    handicapped person
    a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially
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