Etymology:
Meaning:
Antimnemonic refers to anything that impairs or inhibits the ability to remember or recall information. It is the opposite of mnemonic, which refers to techniques or devices that aid memory.
Origin:
The term "antimnemonic" was first coined in the mid-19th century by French physiologist Armand Trousseau to describe certain drugs that could disrupt memory function. Trousseau's experiments on dogs showed that certain substances, such as belladonna and hydrocyanic acid, could cause amnesia and impaired learning.
Over time, the term "antimnemonic" came to be used more broadly to refer to any factor or condition that could negatively affect memory, including:
Anti-mnemonic processes include forgetting, interference, and suppression.
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