confusion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: /kənˈfjuːʒən/
• Rhymes: -uːʒən

[edit] Etymology

From Old French confusion.

[edit] Noun

confusion (plural confusions)

1. A lack of clarity or order.
2. The state of being confused; not understanding.
3. (computing) The situation where data income exceeds processing speed.

[edit] Antonyms

• clarity

[edit] Related terms

• discombobulation
• bewilderment (2)
• disarray (1)

[edit] Translations

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin confusionem, from verb confundere.

[edit] Noun

confusion f. (plural confusions)

1. Confusion