Personally, I like the idea of combining multiple concepts or experiences or even mediums to enrichen or broaden the context or meaning… conflating seems inclusive and clarifying.
Pam Workman:
November 27th, 2020 at 7:33 am
Working as a geriatric nurse in the late 80’s, I reported information to a doctor which was given to me by his patient. The doctor’s response was, “She’s conflating.’ And so I looked up and learned a new word which has served me well over the years.
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Joseph Engum:
November 13th, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Personally, I like the idea of combining multiple concepts or experiences or even mediums to enrichen or broaden the context or meaning… conflating seems inclusive and clarifying.
Pam Workman:
November 27th, 2020 at 7:33 am
Working as a geriatric nurse in the late 80’s, I reported information to a doctor which was given to me by his patient. The doctor’s response was, “She’s conflating.’ And so I looked up and learned a new word which has served me well over the years.