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cryptomnesia
/ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)mˈniːzɪə//ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)mˈniːʒə/
noun
Psychology
The phenomenon of perceiving a latent or subconscious memory as an original
thought or idea; latent or subconscious recollection.
Origin
Early 20th century. From crypto- + -mnesia, after French cryptomnésie.
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Terry acknowledged the only original idea she had all week was a case of cryptomnesia after proposing the "new" idea to her professor, who reminded Terry of the sophomore year "readings" class. Nonetheless, the two of them decided Terry might have some new insights and decided the idea was worth pursuing.
