conflate
Combining elements from multiple versions of the same textCombining elements from multiple versions of the same text.
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Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Combining elements from multiple versions of the same text.
Examples
6 sentencesThe English word "pride" conflates separate concepts.
You're conflating things.
ruВы что-то путаете. — marafon
The concepts of "nation" and "state" have been conflated in English, but the first is much older than the second.
There's a tendency to conflate proposing a solution with actually solving the problem. I think it's important to differentiate between the two.
ruСуществует тенденция к смешению таких понятий, как предлагать решение проблемы и собственно решать её. Я думаю, что важно различать их. — odexed
Zionism should not be conflated with Jews.
Origin
Attested since 1541: from Latin cōnflātus, past passive participle of cōnflō (“fuse, kindlAttested since 1541: from Latin cōnflātus, past passive participle of cōnflō (“fuse, kindle, blow together”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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See also
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