(Namespace: plural glossary)
| Type of term | Possible function of a system |
|---|---|
| Synonyms or near-synonyms | Blurring, coconscious, cofronting, memory sharing, passive influence |
| Antonyms or near-antonyms | Blackout, time loss |
When headmates are blending, the boundaries between them are permeable, and they temporarily feel slightly more like “the same person” than they usually would. The word “blending” is used if this is experienced as something positive; otherwise, “blurring” is used instead.