misinterpreting
|mis/in/ter/pret/ing|
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ/
(misinterpret)
wrong understanding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misinterpret' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'interpret' from Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain'.
Historical Evolution
'interpretari' transformed into the Old French word 'interpreten', and eventually became the modern English word 'interpret'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to explain or translate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to explain wrongly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'misinterpret'.
She is misinterpreting his intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40