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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relating to or conveying a question; questioning.

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

to speak harmful untruths about; slander; also, evil in nature or effect.

regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with.

to travel or walk over; traverse.

characterised by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress.