mismatched
|mis-matched|
B1
/ˌmɪsˈmætʃt/
(mismatch)
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 combination of 'mis-' and 'match' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'mismatch'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pair wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not matching or fitting together; not in harmony.
The colors of the outfit were mismatched.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39