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misconstruation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /mɪskənˈstɹuːeɪʃən/

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noun

Meaning 1

The act or process of misconstruing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, nonstandard, rare, uncountable

Examples

  • 1978, Since they acted as ‘the eyes and ears of the Sultan, no laxity was permitted to them and a slight delay or misconstruation of information was treated as a contempt of Royalty and meted with death’ - Meera Singh, Medieval History of India, Vikas Publishing House.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: misconstrual, misconstruance, misconstruction

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From misconstrue + -ation.