ArticlesI have noticed my latest favourite word is “conflating“.
“Oh no!” I hear myself exclaim, “You are conflating two completely separate concepts.”
Trouble is, I am using it where I would normally use the simpler, clearer verb “confusing”.
So not only am I confusing people with “conflating” but I am conflating “confusing” and “conflating” in a confusing way.
No, wait… perhaps I mean “confounding“.
Comment by Alan Green on February 14, 2006
“Conflate” is a great word to use when you’re losing an argument.
Comment by Alastair on February 14, 2006
I don’t think you’re conflating “confusing” and “conflating” because you’re not attempting to combine the two terms. Instead you seem to understand and acknowledge the distinction between them.
Comment by Julian on February 14, 2006
Alan,
No wonder I am using the term so frequently!
Alastair,
Somehow your perfectly accurate correction just goes to accentuate my point.
Comment by Chris on February 16, 2006
I think you’re just bloviating.
Comment by Sunny Kalsi on February 25, 2006
Since this is on the web, would that make it “blogviating”?