confounding

Meanings

• verb

  The act of causing confusion or uncertainty; perplexing.

  - "The new policy has caused great confounding among employees."
  - "The conflicting reports on the incident have left us in a state of confounding."
  - "The professor's complex explanations often leave students in a state of confounding."

• noun

  Something that causes confusion or uncertainty.

  - "The confounding factor in the experiment was the presence of external noise."
  - "The unexpected result was a confounding for the researchers."
  - "The conflicting evidence presented a confounding for the jury."

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Synonyms

confuse , mix up , puzzle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confounding
dumbfounding , ounding , pounding , surrounding

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Variants

List of all variants of confounding that leads to same result
confound , confounded , confounder , confounders , confounding , confoundingly , confounds

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Forms

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confounds, confounded, confounding

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Etymology

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From Old French confondre 'to mix up, confuse', from com- 'together' + fundre 'to melt, pour'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confounding' is often used in scientific research to describe unexpected results or findings.

2. In the 1600s, the term 'confounding' was used to describe the act of mixing different wines together to create a new blend.

3. The term 'confounding' is also used in psychology to describe a situation where a person is unable to make a decision due to conflicting information or options.

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Related Concepts

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1. confounding variable: A variable that influences the outcome of an experiment but is not being measured or controlled.

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Culture

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In literature, confounding is often used to create suspense and uncertainty. In art, it can be used to challenge perceptions and provoke thought. In music, it can be used to create complex harmonies and rhythms.

How to Memorize "confounding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle with many pieces that do not fit together properly, creating confusion and uncertainty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being lost or uncertain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Confuses and Perplexes' to help remember the meaning of confounding.

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