misconstruing
|mis-con-stru-ing|
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/ˌmɪskənˈstruːɪŋ/
(misconstrue)
wrong interpretation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconstrue' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misconstruen', where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'construen' meant 'to interpret'.
Historical Evolution
'misconstruen' transformed into the modern English word 'misconstrue'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to interpret wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'misconstrue'.
She is misconstruing his intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45