FUGUE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to creates a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state
Categories: Dissociative disorder
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days
Categories: Psychological state, Psychological condition, Mental state, Mental condition
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
a musical form consisting of a theme repeated a fifth above or a fourth below its first statement
Categories: Classical music, Classical, Serious music
Synonyms
Fugue, Psychogenic fugue
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fugue" comes from Latin fuga, which comes from Italian fuga, which was borrowed from French fugue. Many other languages have similar words:
- Ancient Greek: φυγή
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.