Confabulation
[kәn,fæbju'leiʃәn]
Definition
(noun.) (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered.
Edited by Gillian--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Familiar talk; easy, unrestrained, unceremonious conversation.
Typist: Pierce
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Rare.] Prattle, gossip, prate, chat, chit-chat, easy conversation, free and easy talk.
Typist: Suzy
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See COLLOQUY]
Inputed by Kari
Examples
- This brings up a confabulation regarding the certain fair young person; when Noddy he gives it as his opinion that she is a deary creetur. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- There was a great confabulation, shaking of hands, congratulation on speeches, recommendation to be careful of the night air, etc. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Then we sits down, gradually gets cool, and holds a confabulation. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Inputed by Alan