procedural memory

noun

A form of long-term subconscious memory for the performance of particular types of action.

Meanings

nounprocedural memory (countable and uncountable, plural procedural memories)

plural procedural memories

  1. countableuncountableA form of long-term subconscious memory for the performance of particular types of action.

Translations

Finnish proseduraalinen muisti, taitomuisti
  • proseduraalinen muistiTranslations
  • taitomuistiTranslations
French mémoire procédurale
  • mémoire procéduraleTranslations
Polish pamięć proceduralna
  • pamięć proceduralnaTranslations
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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