Misinterpretation Meaning
/mɪsɪˌntɜrprəˈteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn instance of misinterpreting.
Sentence Examples
That was a misinterpretation.
It appears there was a misinterpretation on your part.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His innocent smile was a ____ that led to a big argument.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The heated argument between the two friends was caused by a simple ____ of a joking text message sent earlier that morning.
Word Origin & History
From mis- + interpretation or misinterpret + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Charmed as was De Brooke at the outward effects of his Rosilia's sensibility, yet at the same time pained at the situation of his child, conscious that she attracted all eyes upon her, and fearful also of the misinterpretation of affectation or weakness given to it by her ladyship, he looked at his sister, who, comprehending his wishes, lent her kind interference, and conducted Rosilia from the apartment."
— 1838, [Letitia Elizabeth] Landon (indicated as editor), Duty and Inclination: […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, pages 78–79:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His innocent smile was a ____ that led to a big argument.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The heated argument between the two friends was caused by a simple ____ of a joking text message sent earlier that morning.