implicit memory
nounUK /ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈmɛməri/
US /ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈmɛməri/
Implicit memory is the kind of memory that helps you do things without thinking about them.
Riding a bike without thinking about balance is a good example of implicit memory.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Memory for skills and habits that is expressed through performance rather than words.
Her implicit memory for typing lets her write quickly without looking at the keys.
3. A memory system that operates without conscious awareness or effort.
Implicit memory helps you recognize a familiar face before you can name it.
4. The type of memory involved in classical conditioning responses.
Flushing at the sound of a dentist's drill shows implicit memory at work.