misdirected
|mis/di/rect/ed|
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/ˌmɪsdaɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪd/
(misdirect)
wrong direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misdirect' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'direct' from Latin 'directus', meaning 'to guide or lead'.
Historical Evolution
'misdirect' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'direct', which was used in Middle English as 'directen'.
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 something to the wrong place or person.
The letter was misdirected to the wrong address.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 20:17