confabulation

[ kuhn-fab-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

/ kənˌfæb yəˈleɪ ʃən /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR confabulation ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the act of confabulating; conversation; discussion.

Psychiatry. the replacement of a gap in a person's memory by a falsification that he or she believes to be true.

Origin of confabulation

First recorded in 1490–1500; from Late Latin confabulātiōn- (stem of confābulātiō ) “conversation,” equivalent to confābulāt(us) (see confabulate) + -iōn- noun suffix; see -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM confabulation

con·fab·u·la·to·ry

[kuhn-fab-yoo-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /kənˈfæb yʊ ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective

Words nearby confabulation

coney, Coney Island, conf., confab, confabulate, confabulation, confarreation, confect, confection, confectionary, confectioner

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Example sentences from the Web for confabulation

This is most apparent in his discussion of the many forms of confabulation.
The Unpersuadables: Why Smart People Believe Crazy Theories|Kevin Canfield|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The constant disinformation, distraction, misdirection, confabulation, and endless stream of threats actually works.
Al-Dura Report: Smear Tactics That Work|Emily L. Hauser|May 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There was movement going on in the room, people coming and going, but we were intent on our confabulation and took no notice.
Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918|Sir Stanley Maude
We rushed out simultaneously from the porte-cochre, where we were holding our confabulation, to see what was the matter.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various

After this confabulation the steward had orders to shut the door on Monsieur de Rubempre—which was done.
Scenes from a Courtesan's Life|Honore de Balzac
Walk up wid yourself here, till we have a confabulation together; you see I love to be talking to you.
The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh|William Carleton
During this confabulation, Maltravers and Evelyn were left alone with Sophy.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Medical definitions for confabulation

confabulation

[ kən-făb′yə-lā′shən ]

n.

The unconscious filling of gaps in one's memory by fabrications that one accepts as facts.

Other words from confabulation

con•fab′u•late′ v.

单词	confabulation
释义	confabulation [ kuhn-fab-yuh-ley-shuhn ] / kənˌfæb yəˈleɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR confabulation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of confabulating; conversation; discussion. Psychiatry. the replacement of a gap in a person's memory by a falsification that he or she believes to be true. Origin of confabulation First recorded in 1490–1500; from Late Latin confabulātiōn- (stem of confābulātiō ) “conversation,” equivalent to confābulāt(us) (see confabulate) + -iōn- noun suffix; see -ion OTHER WORDS FROM confabulation con·fab·u·la·to·ry [kuhn-fab-yoo-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /kənˈfæb yʊ ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective Words nearby confabulation coney, Coney Island, conf., confab, confabulate, confabulation, confarreation, confect, confection, confectionary, confectioner Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for confabulation This is most apparent in his discussion of the many forms of confabulation. The Unpersuadables: Why Smart People Believe Crazy Theories\|Kevin Canfield\|March 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The constant disinformation, distraction, misdirection, confabulation, and endless stream of threats actually works. Al-Dura Report: Smear Tactics That Work\|Emily L. Hauser\|May 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST There was movement going on in the room, people coming and going, but we were intent on our confabulation and took no notice. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918\|Sir Stanley Maude We rushed out simultaneously from the porte-cochre, where we were holding our confabulation, to see what was the matter. Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871\|Various After this confabulation the steward had orders to shut the door on Monsieur de Rubempre—which was done. Scenes from a Courtesan's Life\|Honore de Balzac Walk up wid yourself here, till we have a confabulation together; you see I love to be talking to you. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh\|William Carleton During this confabulation, Maltravers and Evelyn were left alone with Sophy. Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete\|Edward Bulwer-Lytton Words related to confabulation confab, dialogue, chitchat, palaver, discussion, converse, speech, chat, chatter, talk Medical definitions for confabulation confabulation [ kən-făb′yə-lā′shən ] n. The unconscious filling of gaps in one's memory by fabrications that one accepts as facts. Other words from confabulation con•fab′u•late′ v. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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confabulation

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