Ekphorias

/ɛkˈfɔriəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ekphoria; multiple instances of external stimuli triggering memories or mental states.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'ekphoria' with the suffix '-s', maintaining the Greek root meaning of carrying forth or evoking.

Kelly Says

Our brains are full of ekphorias—a scent, a taste, a song can each unlock different buried memories, which is why sensory experiences are so powerfully linked to our personal histories.

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