CEFR C1

misconstruction

noun

Meaning

A wrong or incorrect interpretation or understanding of something.

Examples

The senator accused the press of misconstruction of his remarks.
Her misconstruction of the legal document caused significant problems.

Synonyms: misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misapprehension, perversion

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misconstruction (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃən/

Definition

A wrong or incorrect interpretation or understanding of something.

Examples

The senator accused the press of misconstruction of his remarks.
Her misconstruction of the legal document caused significant problems.
There was a clear misconstruction of the company's policy, leading to confusion.

How to Use misconstruction

misconstruction of (prepositional phrase): An incorrect understanding or interpretation of a specific thing. — "The team's misconstruction of the project's goals led to delays."

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