mismatch
|mis-match|
B2
/ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/
improper pairing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mismatch' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'match' meaning 'to pair or fit together'.
Historical Evolution
'mismatch' evolved from the Middle English word 'macchen', which meant 'to match or pair'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pair wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a situation where two or more things do not match or fit together properly.
There was a mismatch between the colors of the curtains and the walls.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39