Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semantic memory

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.38 in modern English

Syllables: se-man-tic mem-o-ry
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A subcategory of declarative memory where general information such as names and facts is stored.

Example Sentences

"Directions to mom’s house are stored in your semantic memory."

Frequently Paired Words

episodic memory

Questions

What does semantic memory mean?: A subcategory of declarative memory where general information such as names and facts is stored.

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