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Conflation: meaning, definitions and examples

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conflation

 

[ kษ™nหˆfleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

combining ideas

Conflation is the act of merging two or more distinct concepts or items into one. This can often lead to confusion or misinterpretation as the individual characteristics may be lost in the process.

Synonyms

amalgamation, blending, merger

Examples of usage

  • The conflation of science and pseudoscience can mislead the public.
  • In literature, conflation of themes is often used to create depth.
  • The conflation of different historical events alters our perception of history.
Context #2 | Noun

data processing

In data management, conflation refers to the process of integrating data from different sources, which may involve resolving inconsistencies or duplicates. This is essential for maintaining accurate databases.

Synonyms

integration, synthesis, unification

Examples of usage

  • The conflation of datasets improved the accuracy of the analysis.
  • Data conflation requires careful handling to avoid error propagation.
  • The software automates the conflation of user records.

Translations

Translations of the word "conflation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confusรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฒเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verschmelzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggabungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zlanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fusiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birleลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œตํ•ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู…ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slouฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlรบฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆๅนถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sameining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะบั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fusiรณn

Etymology

The term 'conflation' stems from the Latin word 'conflat-', the past participle of 'conflare', which means 'to heat together' or 'to melt'. The prefix 'con-' translates to 'together', and 'flare' is related to the notion of 'blowing or breathing'. Initially used in the context of melting materials together, the term evolved in the late 19th century to encompass the merging of abstract ideas. In modern usage, conflation has gained prominence in discussions surrounding data, literature, and logic, where the blending of distinct concepts can lead to significant implications for understanding and interpretation. Its application in analyses of rhetoric and argumentation highlights the importance of clarity in communication, particularly in academic and philosophical discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,858, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.