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Meaning of Fugue
a state of forgetfulness or confusion, especially one that is sudden or unwelcome
Etymology of Fugue
The word "fugue" comes from the Latin word "fugere", which means "to flee"
In music, the term "fugue" was first used in the 16th century to describe a type of composition in which a theme is repeated and varied
In psychology, the term "fugue" was first used in the late 19th century to describe a type of amnesia or dissociative disorder
Synonyms
flight
escape
evasion
avoidance
dodging
elusion
absconding
bolting
fleeing
running away
hiding
concealment
secrecy
stealth
surreptitiousness
clandestineness
furtiveness
covertness
secrecy
mysteriousness
obscurity
ambiguity
vagueness
uncertainty
doubtfulness
unclearness
puzzlement
bewilderment
perplexity
confusion
disorientation
daze
trance
stupor
coma
amnesia
loss of memory
forgetfulness
obliviousness
unawareness
ignorance
confusion
discombobulation
flummox
befuddlement
addlement
muddle
haze
fog
murk
obscurity
Definitions
- A period of time when someone forgets who they are, where they are, or what is happening to them, often because of a mental illness or injury
- * A musical composition in which a theme is repeated and varied by different instruments or voices
- * A state of sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work, often without a clear reason or destination
Usage Examples
- The patient suffered from a rare condition that caused her to experience a fugue state, in which she forgot her entire identity
- * The composer wrote a beautiful fugue for the orchestra, with intricate harmonies and melodies
- * After a stressful week, he decided to take a fugue and travel to a new city without planning or warning
Antonyms
awareness
consciousness
memory
recall
recognition
clarity
lucidity
coherence
stability
permanence
continuity
consistency
predictability
routine
normalcy
sanity
sobriety
clearheadedness
sharpness
alertness
attentiveness
focus
concentration
mindfulness
presence
awareness
alertness
vigilance
watchfulness
cautiousness
prudence
carefulness