verb
conflate
Conflate (verb) means to combine or mix together.
verb
1
To combine or mix together.
2
To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent.
3
To deliberately draw a false equivalence or association, typically in a tacit or implicit manner as propaganda and/or an intentional distortion or misrepresentation of the subject matter.
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Etymology
Attested since 1541: from Latin cōnflātus, past passive participle of cōnflō (“fuse, kindle, blow together”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of conflate?
"conflate" (verb) means to combine or mix together.
What are the different meanings of conflate?
"conflate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To combine or mix together; 2. To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent; 3. To deliberately draw a false equivalence or association, typically in a tacit or implicit manner as propaganda and/or an intentional distortion or misrepresentation of the subject matter.