Identify the word opposite in meaning to the word:- Amnesia
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Retention
Amnesia is a loss of memory, often caused by an injury or illness. Its antonym is retention.
Example: After the accident he suffered from amnesia and could not recall his name.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Oblivion | the state of forgetting or being forgotten, or of being unaware (it is close to amnesia in meaning, not opposite) | The old singer's songs have faded into oblivion. |
| (2) Forgetfulness | a tendency to forget things (a milder synonym of amnesia) | His forgetfulness made him miss the meeting. |
| (3) Retention (answer) | the ability to keep something, especially to keep facts and experiences in the memory (losing memory and keeping it are opposites) | Regular revision improves the retention of what we learn. |
| (4) Realisation | the act of becoming aware of something, or of achieving a goal (it is about understanding, not about keeping memories) | The realisation that he had lost his wallet came too late. |
| Synonyms of amnesia: forgetfulness, oblivion, memory loss, blackout Antonyms of amnesia: retention, recall, memory, recollection Also asked in CUET (UG): oblivion – 25-05-2026 Slot 1, 22-05-2025 Slot 2, 02-06-2023 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 |