semantic memory

noun

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

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

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Meanings

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

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

Translations

Finnish semanttinen muisti, tietomuisti
  • semanttinen muistiTranslations
  • tietomuistiTranslations
French mémoire sémantique
  • mémoire sémantiqueTranslations
Japanese 意味記憶
  • 意味記憶 (imi kioku)Translations
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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