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Misinterpretation: meaning, definitions and examples

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misinterpretation

 

[ mɪsɪnˌtəːprɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

Misinterpretation is the act or result of understanding something incorrectly. It can lead to confusion, misunderstanding, and miscommunication.

Synonyms

confusion, misperception, misunderstanding

Examples of usage

  • His misinterpretation of her words caused a lot of unnecessary drama.
  • The misinterpretation of the data led to incorrect conclusions being drawn.
Context #2 | Noun

in art or literature

Misinterpretation can also refer to the incorrect understanding or analysis of a piece of art, literature, or any form of expression.

Synonyms

misconstruction, misjudgment, misreading

Examples of usage

  • The misinterpretation of the painting as a political statement caused controversy.
  • His misinterpretation of the poem's meaning led to a heated debate.
Context #3 | Noun

in law

In the legal context, misinterpretation refers to a mistake in understanding the terms or implications of a contract or agreement.

Synonyms

distortion, misconstruction, misrepresentation

Examples of usage

  • The misinterpretation of the contract clause resulted in a lengthy legal battle.
  • His misinterpretation of the law led to serious consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "misinterpretation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interpretação errada

🇮🇳 गलत व्याख्या

🇩🇪 Fehlinterpretation

🇮🇩 salah tafsir

🇺🇦 неправильне тлумачення

🇵🇱 błędna interpretacja

🇯🇵 誤解

🇫🇷 mauvaise interprétation

🇪🇸 mala interpretación

🇹🇷 yanlış yorumlama

🇰🇷 오해

🇸🇦 سوء تفسير

🇨🇿 nesprávná interpretace

🇸🇰 nesprávny výklad

🇨🇳 误解

🇸🇮 napačna interpretacija

🇮🇸 rangtúlkun

🇰🇿 қате түсіндіру

🇬🇪 არასწორი ინტერპრეტაცია

🇦🇿 yanlış təfsir

🇲🇽 mala interpretación

Etymology

The word 'misinterpretation' originated from the combination of 'mis-' (incorrectly) and 'interpretation' (understanding or explanation). It has been used in English since the early 17th century, evolving to encompass various fields such as communication, art, literature, and law. The concept of misinterpretation highlights the importance of clarity and accurate comprehension in different aspects of human interaction and expression.

See also: interpret, interpretable, interpretation, interpretations, interpretative, interpreter, interpreting, interpretive, misinterpret, reinterpret, reinterpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,601, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.