misinterpretation
pronunciation
How to pronounce misinterpretation in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsɪntɜ:prɪ'teɪʃn]
How to pronounce misinterpretation in American English:
US [ˌmɪsɪntɜprɪ'teɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- putting the wrong interpretation on
Word Origin
- misinterpretation (n.)
- 1570s; see mis- (1) + interpretation.
Example
- 1. This is a misinterpretation of their own accession treaties .
- 2. These paradoxes are shaped in part by differing ideological views , but they also reflect a misinterpretation about the nature of china 's growth process .
- 3. The researchers hope exposing the biological underpinnings of these behaviors can help people understand the hidden meanings and motivations behind professions of love , which are ripe for misinterpretation .
- 4. They have two components : a trend that prevails in reality and a misinterpretation of that trend .
- 5. In many cases , we bring the hurt upon ourselves through misinterpretation followed by misstep .
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