misconnect
|mis-con-nect|
B2
/ˌmɪskəˈnɛkt/
incorrect connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconnect' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the root 'connect' meaning 'to join or link.'
Historical Evolution
'misconnect' changed from the combination of 'mis-' and 'connect' in English and has remained largely unchanged.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to connect wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fail to connect properly or as intended.
The call was dropped because the phones misconnected.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 21:03