Misprint: meaning, definitions and examples
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misprint
[ ˈmɪsprɪnt ]
printing error
A misprint is a mistake that occurs in printed material, such as a misspelled word or incorrect information. It can happen during the typesetting process or when printing a document. Misprints can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or misinformation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There was a misprint in the newspaper.
- The book contains several notable misprints.
- He noticed a misprint in his exam paper.
Translations
Translations of the word "misprint" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro de impressão
🇮🇳 ग़लती से छापना
🇩🇪 Druckfehler
🇮🇩 kesalahan cetak
🇺🇦 друкарська помилка
🇵🇱 błąd drukarski
🇯🇵 誤植
🇫🇷 faux tirage
🇪🇸 error tipográfico
🇹🇷 yazım hatası
🇰🇷 인쇄 오류
🇸🇦 خطأ مطبعي
🇨🇿 tisková chyba
🇸🇰 tlačová chyba
🇨🇳 印刷错误
🇸🇮 napaka pri tisku
🇮🇸 prentunvilla
🇰🇿 баспа қатесі
🇬🇪 ბეჭდვის შეცდომა
🇦🇿 nəşr xətası
🇲🇽 error tipográfico
Etymology
The term 'misprint' combines the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or incorrect, with the word 'print'. The prefix 'mis-' has Old English origins, from 'mis-', a variant of 'miss-', indicating error or fault. 'Print' derives from the Latin 'premere', meaning 'to press', and has been used in English since the 15th century. Initially, 'misprint' referred to typographical errors made during the printing process. As technology evolved, the definition expanded to encompass any error in printed text, whether in books, newspapers, or other printed materials. Misprints can range from minor typographical errors to significant factual inaccuracies, highlighting the importance of proof-reading and editing in publishing.