Where does “amnesia” come from?
Amnesia comes from Latin amnesia, from Ancient Greek ἀμνησία, composed of the prefix ἀ- and a root from Proto-Indo-European n̥-, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ne meaning "not" combined with sem- meaning "to have."
amnesia (English): Loss of memory; forgetfulness; Forgetfulness
Definitions
- Loss of memory; forgetfulness; Forgetfulness