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unconfounded


Meanings
  • adjective

    Free from confusion or misunderstanding; clear and distinct.


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uncompounded
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'confondre', meaning 'to confuse' or 'to mix up'. The prefix 'un-' is used to negate the meaning of the root word.


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  1. The word 'unconfounded' is made up of the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and the root word 'confounded', which means 'to confuse'.

  2. The word 'unconfounded' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  3. In mathematics, an 'unconfounded' variable is one that is not influenced by any other variable in a statistical model.


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  1. clarity: A related concept to 'unconfounded' is 'clarity', which refers to the ability to see or understand things in a clear and distinct way.

  2. transparency: Another related concept is 'transparency', which refers to the quality of being open and honest, allowing things to be seen clearly.


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In literature, 'unconfounded' has been used to describe a clear and unbiased understanding or perspective. In music, a composition may be described as 'unconfounded' if it presents its ideas in a clear and distinct manner.

How to Memorize "unconfounded"

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    - Visualize a clear and distinct image in your mind when you think of the word 'unconfounded'. This could be a mental image of a calm and clear lake, or a clear and distinct thought in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unconfounded' with the idea of clarity and distinctness. You could also associate it with the idea of understanding something completely.

  3. mnemonics

    - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of 'unconfounded' is to think of the word as meaning 'un-confused'. This can help you remember that the word refers to something that is free from confusion or misunderstanding.


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