confusion
[ kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn ]
/ kənˈfyu ʒən /
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM confusion
con·fu·sion·al, adjectivepre·con·fu·sion, nounre·con·fu·sion, nounsu·per·con·fu·sion, nounWords nearby confusion
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British Dictionary definitions for confusion
confusion
/ (kənˈfjuːʒən) /
noun
the act of confusing or the state of being confused
disorder; jumble
bewilderment; perplexity
lack of clarity; indistinctness
embarrassment; abashment
Derived forms of confusion
confusional, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for confusion
confusion
[ kən-fyōō′zhən ]
n.
Impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person; a disturbed mental state.
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