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absolute memory

[ˈæbsəluːt ˈmɛməri]
nounpl: absolute memories
memória absoluta
1. Perfect recall of information without the need for external aids or references; the ability to remember details with complete accuracy
Some individuals possess absolute memory and can recall entire conversations word for word.
Algumas pessoas possuem memória absoluta e conseguem se lembrar de conversas inteiras palavra por palavra.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, an idealized form of memory with no distortion or loss of information
Absolute memory remains largely theoretical in human cognition.
A memória absoluta permanece em grande parte teórica na cognição humana.
Synonyms
perfect memoryflawless memorytotal recalleidetic memoryphotographic memory
Antonyms
amnesiaforgetfulnesspartial memoryimperfect recall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória absoluta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
memória absoluta
Standard usage; occasionally referred to as 'memória perfeita' in colloquial speech
General
memória perfeita
Alternative term more commonly used in everyday language

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a memory like an elephant
commit to memory
memory serves
beyond memory
living memory
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