Apophenia

ap-uh-FEE-nee-uh (/ˌæp əˈfɛ ni ə, ˌæp əˈfi ni ə/)

the tendency to see meaningful patterns or connections where there are none.

“Before we treat these findings as destiny, it’s worth checking we’re not falling into apophenia with a big dataset.”

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a hobby or secondary occupation pursued for enjoyment rather than as one's main profession.

to defeat someone heavily; or to preserve or candify (fruit) with sugar

the quality or state of being ignoble; baseness or lack of honor.

to suspend proceedings to another time or place; to defer or postpone.

to instruct or improve morally or intellectually; to enlighten.

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intent to damage their reputation; coarse or abusive.