Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

confabulate

/kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: con-fab-ul-ate
IPA: /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To speak casually with; to chat.

Intransitive verb

verb

Intransitive verb

verb

To fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory.

Example Sentences

""It has been well established that the speech areas in the absence of input often confabulate a response.""

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin cōnfābulātus, perfect active participle of cōnfābulor, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Origin

First known use: First attested in 1623

Word Breakdown

Root: *bʰeh₂-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/
British English: /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

confabulates (present, singular) confabulating (participle, present) confabulated (participle, past) confabulated (past)

Derived Forms

confab

Phrases

confabulation § Related terms

Frequently Paired Words

confabulation § Related terms

Synonyms

confab discourse parley chat common confabulate conversate converse convo jaw treat word

Questions

How do you pronounce confabulate?: The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/.
What does confabulate mean?: To speak casually with; to chat.
Where does confabulate come from?: First known use: First attested in 1623.

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