misinterpreted
|mis-in-ter-pret-ed|
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪd/
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd/
(misinterpret)
wrong understanding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misinterpret' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'interpret' from Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain or translate'.
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 wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'misinterpret'.
She misinterpreted his silence as disapproval.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40