misprint
|mis-print|
B2
/ˈmɪsˌprɪnt/
printing error
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misprint' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'print' meaning 'to produce text or images on paper.'
Historical Evolution
'misprint' changed from the combination of 'mis-' and 'print' in English and has remained largely unchanged in modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to print wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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