Definition

Describing a state or condition that involves confusion or a lack of clarity.

Example

The patient experienced confusional episodes that made it hard for them to recognize familiar faces.

Conversation

I was reading that book last night, and it was so confusional that I couldn't keep track of the plot.

Really? I hate it when that happens, it makes reading so frustrating.

Exactly! I had to go back and reread several chapters to understand it better.

That's the worst. Sometimes I just give up on those confusional stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confusional → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "fundere" (meaning to pour). The word describes a state where thoughts or feelings are mixed together, leading to confusion.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'poured together' ('con-' means together and 'fundere' means to pour) which helps you remember that 'confusional' refers to a state of confusion.

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