kehitelíkon

Kehitelist is a type of mnemonic device used to improve memory and recall. It is derived from the word "kehitelíkon," a Czech word that was popularized by Czech author and playwright Karel Čapek in his play "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) in 1920.

In the context of the play, the character of Domin, a mechanician working on the artificial workers, uses a kehitelíkons to remember a series of telephone numbers. The kehitelíkons are rhyming words or phrases that he associates with the numbers, allowing him to recall the sequence more easily.

The term gained widespread usage in the English-speaking world, particularly in educational and professional settings. It has been used as a teaching tool to help students remember lists of information, such as telephone numbers, lists of items, or passwords. Kehitelist devices often involve using acronyms or rhymes to associate with the information being remembered.

While the term kehitelíkons may not be widely used today, its legacy lives on in the form of various mnemonic techniques used to aid memory. These techniques range from simple acronyms to more complex systems involving visualization and association. Kehitelist devices have played a significant role in the development of these memory aids, and continue to be a useful tool in various fields, from education to marketing.