memoria technica

British  

/ mɪˈmɔːrɪə ˈtɛknɪkə /

noun

1. a method or device for assisting the memory

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Etymology

Origin of memoria technica

C18: New Latin: artificial memory

Example Sentences

For the vulgar, who have no architectural knowledge, I have memoria technica for the instant recognition of the three orders—Cabbages, Corinthian; horns, Ionic; anything else, Doric.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec

Such a circle is, however, convenient as a sort of memoria technica, and can be filled up according to the fancy of the observer.

From Colour Measurement and Mixture by Abney, W. de W.

"Oh, Carry," said Eliza, "don't you recollect the memoria technica?"

From Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert by Newman, John Henry

There was something familiar about it, and I made a mental note, memoria technica, to be sure, yes—what was it?

From Glyn Severn's Schooldays by Pears, Charles

Thus the scholars of India, ages ago, selected a set of words for a memoria technica, in order to record dates and numbers.

From The Number Concept Its Origin and Development by Conant, Levi Leonard