Confusions

/kənˈfjuːʒənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of confusion; multiple instances of being confused, or multiple situations where things are mixed up or unclear.

Etymology

Plural of confusion, from Latin confusio (the act of mixing or pouring together), from confundere. The -s marks standard English pluralization of count nouns.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare was a master of confusions—his comedies are literally full of cases of mistaken identity, where twins or disguised characters cause hilarious mix-ups, a plot device so popular it's been copied thousands of times since.

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