mistranslation
|mis/trans/la/tion|
B2
/ˌmɪstrænzˈleɪʃən/
incorrect translation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistranslation' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'translation' from Latin 'translatio', where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'latus' meant 'carried'.
Historical Evolution
'mistranslation' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'translation', which was derived from the Latin 'translatio'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a wrong translation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an incorrect or inaccurate translation of a word, phrase, or text.
The document contained several mistranslations that altered its meaning.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 20:36