conflate

Meanings

• Verb

  To merge or combine different things into a single entity or idea.

• Verb

  To confuse or blend different things together, often unintentionally.

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfleɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

amalgamate , blend , coalesce , commingle , flux , immix , merge , mix , confuse , lump together , mix up , fuse , meld

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conflate
create , fate , late , mate , plate

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Variants

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conflate , conflated , conflates , conflating

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Forms

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conflated, conflates, conflating

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Etymology

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The word 'conflate' comes from the Latin word 'conflare', which means 'to pour together'. It was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conflation' is also used in textual criticism to describe the merging of different manuscript traditions or versions of a text.

2. The word 'conflate' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the merging of different cultural influences or traditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. amalgamate: To combine different things into a single entity, similar to 'conflate'. However, 'amalgamate' implies a more complete merging, often with the loss of individuality.

2. confuse: To mix up or make unclear, which is a different meaning from 'conflate' but related in that both words deal with combining things in some way.

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Culture

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The word 'conflate' has been used in various literary works to describe the merging of different ideas or experiences. For example, in James Joyce's 'Ulysses', the character Stephen Dedalus experiences a 'conflation' of memories and emotions.

How to Memorize "conflate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pouring different colors of paint into a single container and watching them blend together to form a new color. This represents the idea of 'conflating' different things.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'conflate' as meaning 'to pour together'. This can help you remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a sentence using the word 'conflate'. For example, 'When I conflate my thoughts, I have a clearer understanding of the issue.' This can help you remember the definition and the meaning of the word.

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