memory block

Mental retrieval obstacle

A memory block is a sudden inability to recall something you know you know—a name, a word, a fact that was accessible moments ago.

The information feels lodged just out of reach: I'm having a memory block on her husband's name.

In computing, a memory block is a contiguous section of allocated storage.

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recall ability

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Complete, perfect remembrance

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memory vividness

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Involuntary past memory

vivid memory · flashbulb memory

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