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mnemonic

mnemonic In this historical logical sense, a mnemonic is a verse or set of words used as an aid to memory.

In this historical logical sense, a mnemonic is a verse or set of words used as an aid to memory. Such formulas help people remember logical forms, relations, or syllogistic patterns by encoding them in easy-to-recall wording.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Mnemonic Verses and Words (in logic)” (Mnemonic).
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