misinstruction
|mis-in-struc-tion|
C1
/ˌmɪsɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
incorrect guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misinstruction' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' or 'incorrect' and the word 'instruction' from Latin 'instructio', where 'instruere' meant 'to build' or 'to teach'.
Historical Evolution
'instructio' transformed into the Old French word 'instruccion', and eventually became the modern English word 'instruction'. The prefix 'mis-' was added to form 'misinstruction'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'instruction' meant 'to build or teach', but with the prefix 'mis-', it evolved to mean 'incorrect teaching or guidance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an incorrect or misleading instruction.
The project failed due to a misinstruction given by the team leader.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 07:51