Gedächtnisspur

memory trace; engram

noun geh-DAEKHT-nis-shpoor Rare

Usage Note

Gedächtnisspur is the neurological or psychological trace left in memory by an experience. Used in neuroscience and psychology: eine Gedächtnisspur hinterlassen (to leave a memory trace). The German equivalent of the technical term 'engram'.

Examples

"Traumatische Erlebnisse hinterlassen tiefe Gedächtnisspuren."

Natural Translation

Traumatic experiences leave deep memory traces.

Literal Translation

Traumatic experiences leave behind deep memory-traces.

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