confounder

con·found

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-found, kuh n-; for 6 usually kon-found]
- /kɒnˈfaʊnd, kən-; for 6 usually ˈkɒnˈfaʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-found, kuh n-; for 6 usually kon-found]
- /kɒnˈfaʊnd, kən-; for 6 usually ˈkɒnˈfaʊnd/

Definitions of confounder word

verb with object confounder to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse: The complicated directions confounded him. 1
verb with object confounder to throw into confusion or disorder: The revolution confounded the people. 1
verb with object confounder to throw into increased confusion or disorder. 1
verb with object confounder to treat or regard erroneously as identical; mix or associate by mistake: truth confounded with error. 1
verb with object confounder to mingle so that the elements cannot be distinguished or separated. 1
verb with object confounder to damn (used in mild imprecations): Confound it! 1

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Origin of confounder

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English conf(o)unden < Anglo-French confoundre < Latin confundere to mix, equivalent to con- con- + fundere to pour

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Parts of speech for Confounder

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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confounder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

confounder usage trend in Literature

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