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Eidetic Memory

/aɪˌdɛtɪk ˈmɛməri/noun
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Eidetic memory is the rare ability to recall an image or scene with astonishing detail and accuracy after seeing it just once, often likened to a mental snapshot. However, it's not the same as photographic memory and is more commonly associated with children, where it may fade with age, sparking ongoing debates in cognitive science about its true nature and reliability in adults.

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