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lumping

 

[ หˆlสŒmpษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

grouping items

Lumping refers to the act of combining or grouping items together, often without distinction or consideration of their differences. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as in statistics when categorizing data. It can imply a lack of precision or an oversimplification of a situation. Lumping can lead to misunderstandings if important nuances are overlooked.

Synonyms

combining, consolidating, grouping

Examples of usage

  • In research, lumping similar species can mask biodiversity.
  • They decided to lump expenses into one category for simplicity.
  • The author criticized the lumping of different cultures into one narrative.
Context #2 | Noun

unfair treatment

As a noun, lumping can refer to the unfair treatment of individuals or groups by considering them collectively, often leading to stereotypes and generalizations. This usage highlights the negative aspects of lumping, as it can ignore individual characteristics and perpetuate biases.

Synonyms

generalization, over-simplification, stereotyping

Examples of usage

  • The lumping of all students into one category is harmful.
  • Lumping people together can create divisive stereotypes.
  • Her article addressed the dangers of lumping different communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "lumping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agrupamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค เคฌเค‚เคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zusammenfรผgung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengelompokan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฟัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grupowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸใญใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regroupement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrupamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gruplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌถ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู…ูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shlukovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhlukovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่š้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlaganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samlokun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟั‚ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qruplaลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agrupamiento

Etymology

The word 'lump' dates back to the early Middle English period, deriving from the Old English word 'lympa,' which meant 'a mass or clump.' The verb form, 'to lump,' developed in the 17th century. Originally, it referred to the act of forming something into a mass or clump. Over time, the term evolved to signify not just the physical act of grouping but also the conceptual practice of combining items or ideas without careful consideration of differences. Its usage expanded across various fields, including statistics and social sciences, to describe the simplification of complex concepts. The term 'lumping' is often used in contrast to 'splitting,' which refers to the act of differentiating or separating categories. This duality in language reflects broader societal tendencies to either oversimplify or overly complicate discussions around topics such as race, culture, and identity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,734, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.