Hyperphantasia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperphantasia is a noun meaning (psychology, pathology) A condition where one's mental imagery (the mind's eye) is extremely realistic, to the point of confusion with reality.
Meaning
(psychology, pathology) A condition where one's mental imagery (the mind's eye) is extremely realistic, to the point of confusion with reality.
Example Sentences
Charles Darwin left behind writings hinting at hyperphantasia: When he was once asked to recall the objects that had been on his breakfast table that morning, he said they were “as distinct as if I had photos before me.”
Antonyms for hyperphantasia
Common opposites include aphantasia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aphantasia, hyperphasia, hyperpathia, hyperphoria, hypermnesis, phantosmia.
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