misdirection
|mis/di/rec/tion|
B2
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈrɛk.ʃən/
misleading direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misdirection' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'direction' from Latin 'directio', meaning 'a making straight'.
Historical Evolution
'misdirection' evolved from the Middle English word 'directioun', which was influenced by the Old French 'direction'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guide wrongly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'misleading or diverting attention'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of directing someone in the wrong direction or misleading them.
The magician's trick relied on misdirection to distract the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35