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Conflate

Definition

(formal) To combine two or more things, especially ideas or concepts, into one, often in a way that is not accurate or clear. Typically used to describe the blurring of distinctions between different entities, theories, or categories.

Example Sentences

1Critics argue that the media often conflate correlation with causation, leading to misleading conclusions.
2The philosopher's attempt to conflate the concepts of free will and determinism was met with skepticism by her peers.
3The government's decision to conflate the roles of the minister of education and the minister of science has been widely criticized.
4Be careful not to conflate the symptoms of the disease with its underlying causes.
5The tendency to conflate personal identity with national identity can lead to a narrow and exclusive sense of belonging.

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