Miscalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscalled
[ mɪsˈkɔːld ]
error in naming
Miscalled refers to the act of incorrectly naming or identifying something or someone. This can happen in various contexts, such as miscalling a person's name or misidentifying an object. The word can also imply that the mistake was made in a way that may cause confusion or misunderstanding. Miscalling can be unintentional and is often a result of error in communication.
Synonyms
misidentified, misnamed, mistitled.
Examples of usage
- She miscalled his name during the presentation.
- The teacher miscalled the student's answer.
- He miscalled the software program in his report.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscalled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal chamado
🇮🇳 गलत नाम दिया गया
🇩🇪 falsch genannt
🇮🇩 salah disebut
🇺🇦 неправильно названий
🇵🇱 błędnie nazwany
🇯🇵 誤って呼ばれた
🇫🇷 mal appelé
🇪🇸 mal llamado
🇹🇷 yanlış adlandırılmış
🇰🇷 잘못된 이름
🇸🇦 مسمى بشكل خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatně nazvaný
🇸🇰 nesprávne pomenovaný
🇨🇳 错误称呼
🇸🇮 napačno imenovan
🇮🇸 ranglega nefndur
🇰🇿 қате аталған
🇬🇪 არასწორად უწოდეს
🇦🇿 səhv adlandırılmış
🇲🇽 mal llamado
Etymology
The term 'miscalled' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which indicates a wrong or mistaken action, combined with the past participle of the verb 'call'. The prefix 'mis-' has roots in Old English 'mis-', which means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. The verb 'call' comes from Old Norse 'kalla', meaning 'to call, name, or shout'. The combination of these elements led to the creation of the word 'miscalled', which has been used in English to convey errors in naming or identifying things since the late 19th century. Over time, it has become a common term in various contexts, particularly in education, communication, and everyday conversation.