misperform
|mis-per-form|
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/ˌmɪspərˈfɔrm/
🇬🇧
/ˌmɪspəˈfɔːm/
perform incorrectly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misperform' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'perform' meaning 'to carry out an action or task.'
Historical Evolution
'misperform' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'perform' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform wrongly,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41