miscalculating
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/ˌmɪsˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌmɪsˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
(miscalculate)
incorrect calculation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miscalculate' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'calculate' from Latin 'calculare', where 'calculus' meant 'small stone used for counting'.
Historical Evolution
'miscalculate' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'calculate', which was derived from the Latin 'calculare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to count wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'miscalculate'.
She was miscalculating the total cost of the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 17:43