misinforming
|mis-in-form-ing|
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔrmɪŋ/
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːmɪŋ/
(misinform)
provide incorrect information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misinform' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misinformer', where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'informer' meant 'to inform'.
Historical Evolution
'misinformer' transformed into the modern English word 'misinform'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to inform wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40