Misinterpretation

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.ɪnˌtɜr.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of misinterpretation

noun a misunderstanding or misreading of something

Example Sentences

A1 Misinterpretation of gestures can lead to misunderstandings.

A2 She realized the misinterpretation of his words after talking to him.

B1 The misinterpretation of the data led to incorrect conclusions.

B2 There was a misinterpretation of the artist's intentions in his latest work.

C1 The misinterpretation of historical events can have serious consequences.

C2 The misinterpretation of the law resulted in a lengthy court battle.

Examples of misinterpretation in a Sentence

formal The misinterpretation of the data led to incorrect conclusions being drawn.

informal Don't misinterpret what he said, he was just joking around.

slang I think you misinterpreted her text, she was being sarcastic.

figurative His silence was often misinterpreted as indifference, when in reality he was just shy.

Grammatical Forms of misinterpretation

• past tense: misinterpreted
• plural: misinterpretations
• comparative: more misinterpreted
• superlative: most misinterpreted
• present tense: misinterprets
• future tense: will misinterpret
• perfect tense: have misinterpreted
• continuous tense: is misinterpreting
• singular: misinterpretation
• positive degree: misinterpretation
• infinitive: to misinterpret
• gerund: misinterpreting
• participle: misinterpreted

Origin and Evolution of misinterpretation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'misinterpretation' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'incorrectly' and the word 'interpretation' which comes from the Latin 'interpretatio' meaning 'explanation' or 'translation'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'misinterpretation' has retained its original meaning of incorrectly explaining or translating something, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader sense of misunderstanding or misconstruing information.