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Definition of Eidetic
1. Adjective. Of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy.
Definition of Eidetic
1. Adjective. Pertaining to a memory or mental image of perfect clarity, as though actually visible; or to a person able to see such memories. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Eidetic
1. pertaining to vivid recall [adj]
Medical Definition of Eidetic
1. 1. Relating to the power of visualization of and memory for objects previously seen which reaches its height in children aged 8 to 10. 2. A person possessing this power to a high degree. Origin: G. Eidon, saw (aorist of verb) (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eidetic
Literary usage of Eidetic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Teaching Children to Be Literate: A Reflective Approach by Anthony V. Manzo, Ula Casale Manzo (1995)
"Following is a collection of ways to enhance eidetic imaging and short-term
memory, as well as to improve long-term memory for sight words. ..."
2. Conceptions of Social Inquiry by J. J. Snyman (1993)
"In other words an eidetic psychology, distinct from empirical psychology, ...
The task of this eidetic psychology in its role as a metapsychology was, ..."
3. Content Area Reading: A Heuristic Approach by Anthony & Ula Manzo (1990)
"eidetic memory, which often is forgotten about, is even shorter: It holds the
mental image that the mind's eye needs to connect letters into words and words ..."
4. The American Journal of Psychology by Granville Stanley Hall, Edward Bradford Titchener (1922)
"... of after-image, image of sense- memory, memory-image; for them the eidetic
state is the natural, ordinary psychophysical condition. ..."
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