engram Meaning & Definition
What Does Engram Mean?
Engram is a noun that means A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory. It can also mean A painful, negative mental image representing a past event.
Engram: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛnˌɡɹæm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | memory trace |
| Plural | engrams |
Engram Definition (Noun)
- A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.
- A painful, negative mental image representing a past event.
Synonyms of Engram
Engram synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Engram
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Engram in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
engram (plural engrams)
Words That Rhyme With Engram
Origin of Engram
Borrowed from German Engramm which was coined by German evolutionary biologist Richard Semon in 1904.[1] First attested in English in 1921 (see quotation below). Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + γράμμα (grámma, “writing, picture”).[2]
Pronouncing Engram
Engram is pronounced //ˈɛnˌɡɹæm// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Engram
What part of speech is engram?
Engram is a noun.
What is another word for engram?
Close synonyms of engram are memory trace. See the full list of engram synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of engram?
The plural of engram is engrams.