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单词 misconstruction
释义

misconstruction

noun

mis·​con·​struc·​tion ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən How to pronounce misconstruction (audio)
plural misconstructions
1
: a wrong interpretation (as of words, intentions, or actions) : an act or instance of misconstruing something
a complete misconstruction of my words
2
: a bad or wrong construction
Catachresis … is a striking, even extreme, implied metaphor that often makes use of a grammatical misconstruction. Robert A. Harris

Synonyms

  • incomprehension
  • misapprehension
  • misconstruing
  • misimpression
  • misinterpretation
  • misknowledge
  • misreading
  • misunderstanding
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

misconstruction

noun

as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly his misconstruction of the blueprints led to some costly and time-consuming repairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • misunderstanding
  • misinterpretation
  • misconstruing
  • misreading
  • misimpression
  • incomprehension
  • mistake
  • misconception
  • misapprehension
  • misperception
  • misknowledge
  • astigmatism
  • misprision

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • understanding
  • conception
  • knowledge
  • perception
  • apprehension
  • comprehension
  • appreciation
  • realization
  • grasp
  • prehension
  • awareness
  • consciousness
  • grokking
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