memory
UK: ˈmeməri | US: ˈmeməri
n. the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
n. something remembered from the past
n. the part of a computer that stores data
memory = mem<mind> + ory<noun suffix>
- mem (from Latin memor "mindful, remembering")
- ory (a noun-forming suffix indicating a function or place, from Latin -oria)
Etymology Origin:
The word "memory" traces back to Latin memoria, derived from memor ("mindful"). The root mem reflects the core idea of mental retention, while -ory generalizes it into a noun denoting a capacity or system (e.g., "memory" as storage in computers). The evolution mirrors how ancient concepts of remembrance were later applied to technological functions.
Her memory of the event was surprisingly vivid.
The computer’s memory was upgraded to improve performance.
He has a photographic memory for details.
The monument stands in memory of the fallen soldiers.
Childhood memories often shape our personalities.