"constructive memory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: constructive memories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} constructive memory (plural constructive memories)
  1. An apparent memory of an event that did not actually happen, that is unconsciously constructed in order to fill a gap. Synonyms: confabulation
    Sense id: en-constructive_memory-en-noun-GDAuFOpU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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