Professional & Legal

Term	Definition	Example
refactor	Restructure existing code without changing its external behavior	"We need to refactor this legacy codebase to improve maintainability."
deprecated	Marked as obsolete and scheduled for removal	"This API endpoint is deprecated and will be removed in the next version."
scalable	Able to handle increased load or growth efficiently	"The architecture must be scalable to support millions of users."
idempotent	Producing the same result regardless of how many times it's executed	"All our API endpoints should be idempotent to handle retries safely."
abstraction	Hiding complex implementation details behind a simpler interface	"Good abstraction allows developers to work without understanding every detail."
boilerplate	Standardized code that must be included with little modification	"The framework reduces boilerplate so you can focus on business logic."
technical debt	Implied cost of future rework caused by choosing quick solutions	"We've accumulated significant technical debt that's slowing down development."
regression	A bug that causes a feature that worked before to stop working	"The new release introduced a regression in the payment flow."
latency	The delay before a transfer of data begins	"We reduced latency by deploying servers closer to our users."
throughput	The amount of data processed in a given time period	"The new database configuration doubled our throughput."
asynchronous	Not occurring at the same time; non-blocking operations	"Asynchronous processing prevents the UI from freezing during long operations."
middleware	Software that acts as a bridge between different applications	"The authentication middleware validates tokens before requests reach the API."
monolithic	A single-tiered software application with all components unified	"We're breaking down the monolithic application into microservices."
immutable	Unable to be changed after creation	"Using immutable data structures prevents accidental state mutations."
polymorphism	The ability of objects to take many forms	"Polymorphism allows us to write flexible, reusable code."
encapsulation	Bundling data with methods that operate on that data	"Encapsulation protects internal state from external interference."
singleton	A design pattern restricting instantiation to one object	"The database connection pool is implemented as a singleton."
dependency injection	Supplying dependencies to an object rather than creating them internally	"Dependency injection makes our code more testable and modular."
continuous integration	Frequently merging code changes into a shared repository	"Continuous integration catches bugs early in the development cycle."
deployment	The process of releasing software to a production environment	"The deployment pipeline automates testing and release processes."
concurrency	The ability of different parts or units of a program to be executed out-of-order	"Concurrency improves performance on multi-core processors."
devops	A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations	"DevOps practices have shortened our development cycle."

⚖️Legal Profession22

Term	Definition	Example
precedent	A legal decision that serves as an authoritative rule in future cases	"The Supreme Court set a precedent that lower courts must follow."
jurisdiction	The official power to make legal decisions	"This case falls outside the court's jurisdiction."
litigation	The process of taking legal action	"The company sought to avoid costly litigation through settlement."
deposition	Testimony taken under oath outside of court	"The witness gave a detailed deposition lasting several hours."
affidavit	A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence	"She signed an affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the documents."
subpoena	A legal document ordering someone to attend court	"He received a subpoena to testify before the grand jury."
habeas corpus	A court order requiring a person to be brought before a judge	"The defense filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging the detention."
pro bono	Legal work done without charge for public good	"Many attorneys dedicate time to pro bono cases for those who cannot afford representation."
tort	A civil wrong that causes harm or loss	"Negligence is one of the most common types of tort."
plaintiff	The party who initiates a lawsuit	"The plaintiff alleged breach of contract and sought damages."
defendant	The party against whom a lawsuit is brought	"The defendant denied all allegations and filed a counterclaim."
injunction	A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something	"The judge issued an injunction preventing the merger."
fiduciary	A person legally obligated to act in another's best interest	"As a fiduciary, the trustee must prioritize the beneficiaries' interests."
arbitration	Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party	"The contract requires arbitration rather than litigation for disputes."
indemnity	Security against legal liability for one's actions	"The insurance policy provides indemnity against professional negligence."
estoppel	A legal principle preventing someone from arguing something contrary to a previous claim	"The doctrine of estoppel barred him from denying the agreement."
malfeasance	Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official	"The investigation revealed malfeasance at the highest levels."
prima facie	Based on first impression; accepted as correct until proven otherwise	"The prosecution established a prima facie case of fraud."
quid pro quo	Something given in exchange for something else	"The arrangement was a clear quid pro quo that violated ethics rules."
statute of limitations	The time limit for initiating legal proceedings	"The statute of limitations had expired, barring the lawsuit."
recusal	The act of a judge disqualifying themselves from a case due to conflict of interest	"The judge announced his recusal from the trial."
amicus curiae	An impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case	"The organization filed an amicus curiae brief."

🩺Medical Profession22

Term	Definition	Example
diagnosis	Identification of a disease or condition from symptoms	"The diagnosis was confirmed through extensive testing."
prognosis	The likely course or outcome of a disease	"The prognosis is favorable with early intervention."
etiology	The cause or origin of a disease	"The etiology of the condition remains unknown."
pathology	The study of the causes and effects of diseases	"The pathology report revealed abnormal cell growth."
chronic	Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring	"Chronic pain requires long-term management strategies."
acute	Severe and sudden in onset	"The patient presented with acute respiratory distress."
benign	Not harmful; not malignant	"The tumor was benign and required no further treatment."
malignant	Cancerous and likely to spread	"Early detection of malignant tumors improves survival rates."
contraindication	A condition that makes a treatment inadvisable	"Pregnancy is a contraindication for this medication."
palliative	Relieving symptoms without curing the underlying condition	"Palliative care focuses on quality of life for terminal patients."
remission	Temporary or permanent decrease in disease symptoms	"The cancer went into remission after chemotherapy."
prophylactic	Intended to prevent disease	"Prophylactic antibiotics were administered before surgery."
idiopathic	Of unknown cause	"The patient was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis."
iatrogenic	Caused by medical treatment or examination	"The infection was iatrogenic, resulting from the surgical procedure."
comorbidity	The presence of additional diseases alongside a primary condition	"Diabetes is a common comorbidity in heart disease patients."
triage	Assigning degrees of urgency to decide treatment order	"Emergency room triage ensures critical patients are seen first."
asymptomatic	Showing no symptoms of disease	"Many carriers remain asymptomatic but can still transmit the virus."
empirical	Based on observation rather than theory	"Empirical treatment was started while awaiting lab results."
bilateral	Affecting both sides of the body	"The patient had bilateral knee replacements."
differential diagnosis	Distinguishing between diseases with similar symptoms	"The differential diagnosis includes several autoimmune conditions."
biopsy	An examination of tissue removed from a living body	"The biopsy results confirmed the diagnosis."
metastasis	The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer	"Early treatment prevented metastasis."

📊Finance & Business22

Term	Definition	Example
liquidity	The ease of converting assets to cash	"The company maintains high liquidity to meet short-term obligations."
leverage	Using borrowed capital to increase potential returns	"Excessive leverage contributed to the firm's bankruptcy."
amortization	Spreading payments over multiple periods	"The loan amortization schedule shows monthly principal and interest."
depreciation	Decrease in asset value over time	"Depreciation of equipment reduces taxable income."
equity	Ownership interest in a company; assets minus liabilities	"Private equity firms invest in companies not publicly traded."
dividend	A portion of profits distributed to shareholders	"The company declared a quarterly dividend of two dollars per share."
volatility	The degree of variation in trading prices	"Market volatility increased during the economic uncertainty."
arbitrage	Profiting from price differences in different markets	"Currency arbitrage exploits exchange rate discrepancies."
hedge	An investment to reduce risk of adverse price movements	"The company hedged against currency fluctuations using futures."
portfolio	A collection of investments held by an individual or institution	"Diversifying your portfolio reduces overall risk."
acquisition	The purchase of one company by another	"The acquisition expanded our market presence significantly."
due diligence	Comprehensive appraisal before a business transaction	"Due diligence revealed undisclosed liabilities."
fiduciary duty	Legal obligation to act in another's best financial interest	"Financial advisors have a fiduciary duty to their clients."
insolvency	Inability to pay debts when they become due	"The company filed for bankruptcy after months of insolvency."
collateral	Assets pledged as security for a loan	"The property serves as collateral for the mortgage."
capital expenditure	Funds used to acquire or upgrade physical assets	"Capital expenditure on new facilities exceeded projections."
overhead	Ongoing business expenses not directly tied to production	"Reducing overhead costs improved profit margins."
revenue	Income generated from normal business operations	"Annual revenue grew by fifteen percent year over year."
margin	The difference between cost and selling price	"Profit margins narrowed due to increased material costs."
valuation	The process of determining a company's worth	"The startup's valuation reached one billion dollars."
audit	An official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts	"The company passed the annual audit without issues."
fiscal	Relating to government revenue, especially taxes	"The government announced new fiscal policies."

🎓Academia & Research22

Term	Definition	Example
hypothesis	A proposed explanation to be tested through research	"The hypothesis was supported by experimental data."
methodology	The system of methods used in a study	"The research methodology was reviewed for scientific rigor."
peer review	Evaluation of work by experts in the same field	"The article underwent rigorous peer review before publication."
citation	A reference to a source of information	"Proper citation prevents accusations of plagiarism."
thesis	A statement to be proved; a lengthy research paper	"Her doctoral thesis explored quantum computing applications."
dissertation	An extended written treatment of a subject for a degree	"The dissertation committee approved his research proposal."
symposium	A conference for discussion of a particular subject	"Leading researchers presented at the annual symposium."
tenure	Permanent employment status at an academic institution	"She received tenure after years of distinguished research."
sabbatical	A period of leave for study or travel	"He spent his sabbatical writing a book on economic theory."
curriculum	The subjects comprising a course of study	"The curriculum was updated to include emerging technologies."
pedagogy	The method and practice of teaching	"Modern pedagogy emphasizes active learning and engagement."
syllabus	An outline of topics covered in a course	"The syllabus details assignments, readings, and grading criteria."
empirical	Based on observation or experiment rather than theory	"Empirical evidence contradicted the established theory."
qualitative	Relating to quality or characteristics rather than quantity	"Qualitative research revealed nuanced participant perspectives."
quantitative	Relating to measurement and numerical data	"Quantitative analysis confirmed statistically significant results."
longitudinal	Studying the same subjects over an extended period	"The longitudinal study tracked participants for twenty years."
interdisciplinary	Involving two or more academic disciplines	"Interdisciplinary research combines insights from multiple fields."
abstract	A summary of a research paper or article	"The abstract should concisely summarize the key findings."
bibliography	A list of sources used or consulted	"The bibliography includes both primary and secondary sources."
plagiarism	Presenting another's work as one's own	"Plagiarism is a serious academic offense with severe consequences."
emeritus	Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor	"The professor emeritus continued to publish research."
colloquium	An academic conference or seminar	"The department hosted a colloquium on modern physics."

📣Marketing & Sales22

Term	Definition	Example
conversion	When a prospect takes a desired action	"The new landing page doubled our conversion rate."
engagement	The level of interaction with content or brand	"Social media engagement increased after the campaign launch."
segmentation	Dividing a market into distinct groups	"Customer segmentation allows for targeted messaging."
positioning	How a brand is perceived relative to competitors	"Strategic positioning established us as the premium option."
demographics	Statistical characteristics of a population	"Demographics show our primary audience is millennials."
psychographics	Psychological attributes of consumers	"Psychographics reveal customer values and lifestyle choices."
funnel	The stages a customer goes through before purchasing	"We need to optimize the top of the funnel for awareness."
retention	Keeping existing customers engaged	"Customer retention is more cost-effective than acquisition."
churn	The rate at which customers stop using a service	"Reducing churn is essential for subscription businesses."
acquisition	Gaining new customers	"Customer acquisition costs have risen significantly."
impressions	The number of times content is displayed	"The ad generated millions of impressions across platforms."
reach	The number of unique people who see content	"Our organic reach declined after the algorithm change."
ROI	Return on investment; profit relative to cost	"The campaign delivered an impressive ROI of three hundred percent."
KPI	Key performance indicator; a measurable value	"Our primary KPI is monthly recurring revenue."
brand equity	The value premium a brand commands	"Strong brand equity allows for premium pricing."
value proposition	The benefit a product promises to deliver	"Our value proposition emphasizes convenience and reliability."
go-to-market	Strategy for launching a product	"The go-to-market strategy targets enterprise customers first."
lead generation	Attracting and converting potential customers	"Content marketing drives our lead generation efforts."
attribution	Identifying which touchpoints led to conversion	"Multi-touch attribution reveals the full customer journey."
A/B testing	Comparing two versions to determine which performs better	"A/B testing showed the red button increased clicks by twenty percent."
branding	The action of marking with a branding iron	"Effective branding creates a strong identity."
influencer	A person with the ability to influence potential buyers	"The brand partnered with a popular influencer."

🤖AI & Machine Learning22

Term	Definition	Example
neural network	A computing system inspired by biological neural networks	"The neural network learned to recognize faces with remarkable accuracy."
deep learning	Machine learning using neural networks with many layers	"Deep learning revolutionized image recognition and natural language processing."
supervised learning	Training a model on labeled data with known outputs	"Supervised learning requires a dataset with correct answers for each example."
unsupervised learning	Finding patterns in data without labeled examples	"Unsupervised learning discovered customer segments we hadn't considered."
reinforcement learning	Learning through trial and error with rewards and penalties	"Reinforcement learning enabled the AI to master complex games."
transformer	A neural network architecture using self-attention mechanisms	"Transformer models like GPT have transformed natural language processing."
embedding	A dense vector representation of data in continuous space	"Word embeddings capture semantic relationships between terms."
fine-tuning	Adapting a pre-trained model for a specific task	"Fine-tuning the base model on our data improved accuracy significantly."
inference	Using a trained model to make predictions on new data	"Inference latency must be low for real-time applications."
hallucination	When an AI generates false or fabricated information	"The model's hallucination produced a convincing but entirely fictional citation."
prompt engineering	Crafting inputs to elicit desired outputs from AI models	"Effective prompt engineering dramatically improved the response quality."
tokenization	Breaking text into smaller units for processing	"Tokenization splits sentences into words or subword pieces."
attention mechanism	A technique allowing models to focus on relevant parts of input	"The attention mechanism helps the model understand context across long sequences."
gradient descent	An optimization algorithm that minimizes error iteratively	"Gradient descent adjusts weights to reduce the loss function."
overfitting	When a model learns noise instead of the underlying pattern	"Overfitting caused the model to perform poorly on new data."
underfitting	When a model is too simple to capture the underlying pattern	"Underfitting resulted in poor performance on both training and test data."
hyperparameter	A parameter set before training begins, not learned from data	"Tuning hyperparameters like learning rate improved model performance."
epoch	One complete pass through the entire training dataset	"The model converged after fifty epochs of training."
batch size	The number of samples processed before updating the model	"Increasing batch size improved training stability but required more memory."
loss function	A measure of how wrong the model's predictions are	"The loss function quantifies the difference between predictions and actual values."
bias	Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group	"We must ensure the AI model is free from bias."
algorithm	A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations	"The search algorithm ranks results by relevance."

✨Generative AI22

Term	Definition	Example
large language model	An AI trained on vast text data to understand and generate language	"Large language models can write essays, code, and answer complex questions."
foundation model	A large model trained on broad data that can be adapted to many tasks	"Foundation models serve as the base for numerous downstream applications."
context window	The amount of text a model can consider at once	"The expanded context window allows processing entire documents."
temperature	A parameter controlling randomness in AI outputs	"Lower temperature produces more deterministic and focused responses."
top-k sampling	Limiting word choices to the k most likely options	"Top-k sampling prevents the model from choosing unlikely tokens."
chain of thought	Prompting technique that encourages step-by-step reasoning	"Chain of thought prompting improved the model's problem-solving accuracy."
retrieval augmented generation	Combining search results with generative AI for grounded responses	"Retrieval augmented generation reduces hallucinations by citing sources."
multimodal	AI capable of processing multiple types of input like text and images	"Multimodal models can describe images and answer questions about them."
zero-shot learning	Performing tasks without any task-specific training examples	"Zero-shot learning enables the model to classify categories it hasn't seen."
few-shot learning	Learning from just a handful of examples	"Few-shot learning adapted the model using only five examples per category."
in-context learning	Learning patterns from examples provided in the prompt	"In-context learning allows customization without retraining the model."
alignment	Ensuring AI behavior matches human values and intentions	"Alignment research focuses on making AI systems safe and beneficial."
RLHF	Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback for training AI	"RLHF helped the model produce more helpful and harmless responses."
guardrails	Constraints preventing AI from producing harmful outputs	"Guardrails block the model from generating dangerous content."
agent	An AI system that can take actions autonomously to achieve goals	"The AI agent booked flights and hotels to complete the travel planning task."
tool use	AI capability to invoke external functions or APIs	"Tool use enables the model to search the web and run calculations."
agentic workflow	Multi-step AI processes that iterate and self-correct	"The agentic workflow reviewed and revised its own code until tests passed."
synthetic data	Artificially generated data used for training AI models	"Synthetic data augmented our limited real-world examples."
distillation	Training a smaller model to mimic a larger one	"Model distillation created a faster version suitable for mobile devices."
quantization	Reducing model precision to decrease size and increase speed	"Quantization made the model run efficiently on consumer hardware."
latent space	A representation of compressed data	"The model maps images to points in a latent space."
modality	A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed	"The model supports text and image modalities."

🧪Data Science22

Term	Definition	Example
feature engineering	Creating new input variables from raw data	"Feature engineering extracted meaningful signals from the timestamp data."
dimensionality reduction	Reducing the number of variables while preserving information	"Dimensionality reduction made the dataset manageable for visualization."
cross-validation	Evaluating models by training on subsets and testing on the rest	"Cross-validation revealed the model's true generalization performance."
precision	The proportion of positive predictions that are correct	"High precision means few false positives in our spam detection."
recall	The proportion of actual positives correctly identified	"High recall ensures we catch most fraudulent transactions."
F1 score	The harmonic mean of precision and recall	"The F1 score balances precision and recall into a single metric."
ROC curve	A graph showing classifier performance at various thresholds	"The ROC curve demonstrated excellent discrimination between classes."
AUC	Area Under the Curve, measuring overall model performance	"An AUC of 0.95 indicates excellent predictive ability."
confusion matrix	A table showing prediction results versus actual values	"The confusion matrix revealed the model confused cats with dogs."
bias-variance tradeoff	The balance between underfitting and overfitting	"Understanding the bias-variance tradeoff guides model complexity decisions."
regularization	Techniques to prevent overfitting by penalizing complexity	"Regularization prevented the model from memorizing training data."
normalization	Scaling data to a standard range	"Normalization ensured all features contributed equally to the model."
imputation	Filling in missing data values	"Mean imputation replaced missing values with column averages."
outlier detection	Identifying data points that differ significantly from others	"Outlier detection flagged suspicious transactions for review."
clustering	Grouping similar data points together	"Clustering revealed three distinct customer segments."
classification	Predicting which category a data point belongs to	"Classification determines whether an email is spam or legitimate."
regression	Predicting a continuous numerical value	"Regression models forecast next quarter's sales figures."
time series	Data points indexed in time order	"Time series analysis detected seasonal patterns in demand."
anomaly detection	Identifying unusual patterns that don't conform to expected behavior	"Anomaly detection caught the security breach within minutes."
ETL	Extract, Transform, Load - the data pipeline process	"The ETL pipeline processes millions of records nightly."
pipeline	A sequence of processes	"The data pipeline cleans and transforms the raw input."
visualization	The representation of an object, situation, or set of information as a chart or other image	"Data visualization helps in identifying trends."

⚖️Legal Terms22

Term	Definition	Example
adjudicate	to make a formal judgment or decision about	"The court will adjudicate the dispute."
arbitrate	to reach an authoritative judgment or settlement	"An independent panel will arbitrate the conflict."
litigate	to take a claim or dispute to a court of law	"They decided to litigate rather than settle."
prosecute	to institute legal proceedings against	"The state will prosecute the offenders."
exonerate	to absolve someone from blame or a criminal charge	"DNA evidence exonerated the wrongly convicted man."
indict	to formally accuse of or charge with a crime	"The grand jury voted to indict the suspect."
acquit	to free someone from a criminal charge	"The jury acquitted her of all charges."
convict	to declare guilty of a criminal offense	"He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison."
culpable	deserving blame; guilty	"Both parties were found culpable in the accident."
liable	responsible by law; legally answerable	"The company is liable for damages."
negligent	failing to take proper care in doing something	"The doctor was found negligent in his duties."
statute	a written law passed by a legislative body	"The statute clearly prohibits such conduct."
precedent	an earlier event or action regarded as a guide	"The ruling set an important legal precedent."
jurisprudence	the theory or philosophy of law	"His work shaped constitutional jurisprudence."
plaintiff	a person who brings a case against another in court	"The plaintiff sought damages for breach of contract."
defendant	a person accused or sued in a court of law	"The defendant pleaded not guilty."
testimony	a formal written or spoken statement	"Her testimony proved crucial to the case."
deposition	a formal statement taken outside of court	"He gave a deposition lasting several hours."
affidavit	a written statement confirmed by oath	"She submitted an affidavit supporting her claim."
injunction	an authoritative order issued by a court	"The court issued an injunction halting construction."
subpoena	a writ ordering a person to attend a court	"He was issued a subpoena to testify."
litigious	unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes	"The company's litigious nature discouraged competitors."

🎩Formal Vocabulary22

Term	Definition	Example
promulgate	to make widely known; to put into effect officially	"The government promulgated new regulations."
abrogate	to repeal or do away with	"The treaty was abrogated by the new administration."
stipulate	to demand or specify as part of an agreement	"The contract stipulates a 30-day notice period."
delineate	to describe or portray precisely	"The report delineates the scope of the project."
enumerate	to mention one by one; to count	"The document enumerates the rights of citizens."
expedite	to make an action happen sooner or faster	"They hired extra staff to expedite processing."
facilitate	to make an action or process easier	"The new system will facilitate communication."
implement	to put into effect; to carry out	"The company will implement changes next quarter."
inaugurate	to begin or introduce a system or policy	"The president inaugurated a new era of diplomacy."
initiate	to cause something to begin	"She initiated the investigation."
procure	to obtain something, especially with effort	"They procured the necessary supplies."
ascertain	to find out for certain; to make sure of	"We need to ascertain the facts before proceeding."
substantiate	to provide evidence to support a claim	"You must substantiate your allegations with proof."
corroborate	to confirm or support with evidence	"Other witnesses corroborated his account."
pursuant	in accordance with; following	"Pursuant to our agreement, payment is due Friday."
herein	in this document or statement	"The terms herein are binding on all parties."
forthwith	immediately; without delay	"Payment must be made forthwith."
hereafter	from this time on; in a future document	"The company (hereafter 'the Seller') agrees..."
aforesaid	mentioned earlier in a document	"The aforesaid conditions must be met."
notwithstanding	in spite of; without being affected by	"Notwithstanding any provision herein..."
aforementioned	denoting a thing or person previously mentioned	"The aforementioned rules apply to all."
hereto	to this matter or document	"The parties hereto agree to the following terms."

📜Academic Terms22

Term	Definition	Example
posit	to put forward as fact or as a basis for argument	"The theory posits that language shapes thought."
postulate	to suggest or assume as a basis for reasoning	"Einstein postulated the constancy of light speed."
hypothesize	to put forward as a hypothesis	"Researchers hypothesize a link between the variables."
extrapolate	to extend application of facts to an unknown situation	"We cannot extrapolate these findings to all cases."
interpolate	to insert something between fixed points	"The missing data was interpolated from known values."
explicate	to analyze and develop an idea in detail	"The critic explicated the poem's symbolism."
expound	to present and explain a theory systematically	"She expounded her views on economic reform."
elucidate	to make something clear; explain	"The professor elucidated the complex concept."
illuminate	to help clarify or explain	"New research illuminates the origins of the disease."
underscore	to emphasize the importance of	"The incident underscores the need for reform."
predicate	to found or base on something	"The argument is predicated on false assumptions."
presuppose	to require as a precondition	"The theory presupposes rational actors."
obviate	to remove a need or difficulty	"The new process obviates the need for approval."
preclude	to prevent from happening; make impossible	"Budget constraints preclude further expansion."
supersede	to take the place of something previously in use	"Digital records have superseded paper files."
antecedent	a thing that existed or came before another	"The historical antecedents of the conflict are complex."
coalesce	to come together to form one mass or whole	"The various groups coalesced into a single movement."
conflate	to combine two or more things into one	"Critics accused him of conflating separate issues."
bifurcate	to divide into two branches or parts	"The road bifurcates at the village center."
dichotomize	to divide into two opposing groups or kinds	"We shouldn't dichotomize complex issues."
theoretical	concerned with or involving the theory of a subject	"The paper explores the theoretical basis of the model."
methodology	a system of methods used in a particular area of study	"The research methodology was rigorous."

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