forgotten
Translation
forgotten
Examples
It's a long-forgotten memory.
It's a long-forgotten memory.
The forgotten keys were on the table.
The forgotten keys were on the table.
Grammar Patterns
((forgotten)) + noun describing a noun that has been forgotten The forgotten letter was found in a box.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unremembered, overlooked; Antonyms: remembered, cherished
Etymology
Past participle of 'forget'. From Old English 'forgietan' (to lose one's grip on), from 'for-' (away, completely) + 'gietan' (to grasp).
Memory Tips
Think of something 'for-gotten' – it has 'gotten' away 'for' good from your memory.