Conflation is the combining of two differing ideas. Correlation is the mutual relationship of two or more ideas.
Category: Glossary – Grammar
ACS SOP of acceptable terms
moot point vs mute point
A moot point is one that is debatable or disputable. A mute point is . . .
sync and sink
Sync is an abbreviation of synchronization. Sink is what rocks do in the water of your kitchen sink.
Bury the lede or Bury the lead?
Bury the lede.
Faze and phase
Faze is alarm or discomfort. A phase is a distinct period or a stage in a process. She was not fazed by the phase of her research.
Wit and Whit
Wit: referring to intelligenceWhit: referring to a small part of something
Feet and Feat
Feet: the things at the end of your legs or a measurementFeat: an achievement
Mean and Mien
Mean: a verb meaning intent, also used as a mathematical termMien: bearing or demeanor
Hurtle and Hurdle
Hurtle: moving at great speedHurdle: an obstacle
Feudal and Futile
Futile: pointlessFeudal: absurd or old fashioned, referencing a form of government