Muscle Memory (Noun)
Meaning
Your memory for motor skills.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Muscle memory allowed her to play the complicated piano piece flawlessly even after years of not practicing it.
- The professional athlete's muscle memory helped him to automatically perform the complex movements required in his sport.
- After months of practicing, the driver's muscle memory took over, making it easier to navigate the car through the obstacle course.
- The dancer's muscle memory kicked in, and she effortlessly executed the intricate steps of the choreographed routine.
- Years of typing away on his computer keyboard had developed the journalist's muscle memory, allowing him to type extremely quickly.