pelmanism

A child plays a game of pelmanism with colorful cards.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A memory-training system: "pelmanism" refers to a specific method designed to improve memory and mental efficiency, originally developed by the Pelman Institute.
   • A card game: In common usage, "pelmanism" also denotes a simple matching game played with cards, where players turn over two cards at a time to find matching pairs, relying on memory.

Usage Examples

• Noun (memory system):

  • She practiced pelmanism daily to sharpen her recall. (She used the memory-training method to improve her ability to remember things.)

• Noun (card game):

  • The children played pelmanism with a deck of animal cards. (They played the memory matching game by trying to find pairs of identical animals.)

Advanced Usage

• "Pelmanism principle": the underlying idea of strengthening memory through repetition and association.
  • The teacher applied the pelmanism principle to help students memorize vocabulary. (The teacher used repetition and association techniques based on the memory system.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pelmanist (n): a person who practices or advocates the pelmanism method.
  • He became a dedicated pelmanist after attending a workshop. (He became a follower of the memory-training system.)

Synonyms

• Memory training: exercises or techniques aimed at improving memory.
• Concentration (game): the card game also known as "Memory" or "Match," where players find pairs by remembering card positions.

Related Idioms

• "Train your memory like pelmanism": to systematically practice recall.
  • If you want to remember names, train your memory like pelmanism. (Use a structured method to improve your ability to recall information.)