Forgotten

/fərˈɡɑtən/ adjective

Definition

no longer remembered; left behind or not noticed anymore.

Etymology

Past participle of 'forget,' which comes from Old English 'forgietan' combining 'for-' (completely) and 'gietan' (to grasp or get). The meaning shifted from 'fail to seize' to 'fail to remember.'

Kelly Says

Our brains literally can't store every memory, so 'forgotten' isn't a failure—it's a feature that helps us focus on what matters, which is why psychologists say forgetting is actually as important as remembering.

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