Misinterpretable: meaning, definitions and examples
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misinterpretable
[ ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜrprɪtəbl ]
communication confusion
Misinterpretable refers to something that can be understood incorrectly or in a way that was not intended. This term is often used in contexts where ambiguity in language or information can lead to misunderstandings.
Synonyms
ambiguous, misunderstandable, unclear.
Examples of usage
- His instructions were misinterpretable due to their vagueness.
- Legal documents can often be misinterpretable for those without expertise.
- The song's lyrics are misinterpretable if taken literally.
Translations
Translations of the word "misinterpretable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal interpretável
🇮🇳 गलत समझने योग्य
🇩🇪 missverständlich
🇮🇩 salah ditafsirkan
🇺🇦 неправильно тлумачений
🇵🇱 źle interpretowalny
🇯🇵 誤解されやすい
🇫🇷 mal interprétable
🇪🇸 malinterpretado
🇹🇷 yanlış anlaşılabilir
🇰🇷 오해할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل سوء التفسير
🇨🇿 špatně interpretovatelný
🇸🇰 nesprávne interpretovateľný
🇨🇳 易被误解的
🇸🇮 slabo razložen
🇮🇸 misheyrt
🇰🇿 қате түсіндірілетін
🇬🇪 არასწორად ინტერპრეტირებადი
🇦🇿 səhv başa düşülə bilən
🇲🇽 malinterpretado
Etymology
The word 'misinterpretable' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', and the verb 'interpret', which comes from the Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain' or 'to expound'. The suffix '-able' is added to denote the capability of the action occurring. Thus, it literally means 'able to be wrongly interpreted'. The usage of this term has grown in modern language, particularly in fields such as communication, psychology, and law, where clarity of expression is crucial. As our society becomes more globalized and interconnected, the importance of clear communication has led to an increase in discussions around misinterpretation and its consequences.