misdirect
|mis/di/rect|
B2
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈrɛkt/
wrong direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misdirect' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'direct' meaning 'to guide or manage'.
Historical Evolution
'misdirect' changed from the Middle English word 'misdirecten' and eventually became the modern English word 'misdirect'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guide wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to send someone or something to the wrong place or in the wrong direction.
The letter was misdirected to the wrong department.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39