memoriter

American  

[muh-mawr-i-ter, -ter, -mohr-] / məˈmɔr ɪ tər, -tɛr, -ˈmoʊr- /

adverb

1. by heart; by memory.

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adjective

1. involving or requiring memorization.

   the memoriter aspects of a college course.

Etymology

Origin of memoriter

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin, equivalent to memori- (stem of memor “mindful of, remembering” ) + -ter adverb suffix

Example Sentences

Nor does he preach memoriter, as far as the language of his addresses is concerned.

From The world's great sermons, Volume 08 Talmage to Knox Little by Kleiser, Grenville

The great objection to memoriter speaking is that it limits and handicaps the speaker.

From Successful Methods of Public Speaking by Kleiser, Grenville

George M�ller 'got through' his painful effort of August 27, 1826, reciting this memoriter sermon at eight A.M. in the chapel of ease, and three hours later in the parish church.

From George Müller of Bristol And His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God by Pierson, Arthur T. (Arthur Tappan)

Next came the influence of the Bible, although it was plain that this was rather in spite of the catechism and the method of memoriter work.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley

At the stage when the young student is forming a style, he is assisted by laying up memoriter a number of passages of great authors; but it is never necessary to go beyond select paragraphs.

From Practical Essays by Bain, Alexander