word
confabulation
kun-fab-yoo-LAY-shun
kənˌfæbjʊˈleɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
confabulation
Dictionary meaning
The unconscious fabrication of false memories without the intent to deceive, common after brain injury.
Examples
- Confabulation is distinct from lying — the person genuinely believes their invented narrative.
Common mispronunciations
KON-fab-yoo-lay-shunkun-FAB-yoo-lay-shun
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