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Meaning of hyperphantasia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A condition where one's mental imagery (the mind's eye) is extremely realistic, to the point of confusion with reality.

uncountable

Examples

“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.””

CEFR level

C2
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