misreading
|mis-read-ing|
B2
/ˌmɪsˈriːdɪŋ/
(misread)
incorrect reading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misreading' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'reading' from Old English 'rædan' meaning 'to read'.
Historical Evolution
'misread' changed from the Old English word 'misrædan' and eventually became the modern English word 'misread'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to read wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an incorrect interpretation or understanding of something read.
The misreading of the contract led to a major misunderstanding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35