miswrite
|mis-write|
B2
/ˌmɪsˈraɪt/
write incorrectly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miswrite' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'write' from Old English 'writan' meaning 'to inscribe'.
Historical Evolution
'miswrite' changed from the Middle English word 'miswriten' and eventually became the modern English word 'miswrite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to write wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to write something incorrectly or inaccurately.
He miswrote the address on the envelope.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 04:41