kənˈfju:ʒən n. 1 a
the act of confusing (the confusion of
fact and fiction). b an
instance of
this; a
misunderstanding (confusions
arise from a
lack of communication). 2 a the
result of confusing; a confused
state;
disorder (thrown
into confusion by
his words; trampled in the confusion of battle). b (foll. by of) a
disorderly jumble (a confusion of ideas). 3 a
civil commotion (confusion
broke out at the announcement). b an instance of this. [ME f. OF confusion or L confusio (as confuse)]