episodic memory

noun

A type of long-term, declarative memory in which memories are stored of personal experiences that are tied to particular times and places.

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personal memory
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Meanings

nounepisodic memory (countable and uncountable, plural episodic memories)

plural episodic memories

  1. countableuncountableA type of long-term, declarative memory in which memories are stored of personal experiences that are tied to particular times and places.
  2. countableuncountablehuman sciencesThe system of the brain which stores personal memories and the concept of self.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounmemory for episodes in your own life

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personal memory
Broader
long-term memoryLTM

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Finnish episodinen muisti, tapahtumamuisti
  • episodinen muistiTranslations
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  • elämäkertamuistiTranslations
French mémoire épisodique
  • mémoire épisodiqueTranslations
Polish pamięć epizodyczna
  • pamięć epizodycznaTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

episodic memory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episodic%20memory

MLA

“episodic memory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episodic%20memory. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “episodic memory,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episodic%20memory.

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