Meanings
nounconstructive memory (plural constructive memories)
plural constructive memories
- An apparent memory of an event that did not actually happen, that is unconsciously constructed in order to fill a gap.
Synonyms: confabulation
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn apparent memory of an event that did not actually happen, that is unconsciously constructed in order to fill a gap.
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“constructive memory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constructive%20memory. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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