conflation Meaning & Definition
/kənˈfleɪʃən/
What Does Conflation Mean?
Conflation is used as a noun meaning A blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry. It can also mean A blend or fusion, especially a composite reading or text formed by combining the material of two or more texts into a single text.
Conflation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kənˈfleɪʃən/ |
| Plural | conflations |
Conflation Definition (Noun)
- A blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry.
- A blend or fusion, especially a composite reading or text formed by combining the material of two or more texts into a single text.
The conflation of the legitimate and peaceful expression of nationalist beliefs with acts of terrorism and other crimes
Synonyms of Conflation
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Conflation synonyms and antonyms →Conflation in a Sentence
The conflation of the legitimate and peaceful expression of nationalist beliefs with acts of terrorism and other crimes
Word Forms & Grammar
conflation (countable and uncountable, plural conflations)
Words That Rhyme With Conflation
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Origin of Conflation
Borrowed from Late Latin cōnflātiō, from Latin cōnflātus. By surface analysis, conflate + -ion.