Misquote: meaning, definitions and examples
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misquote
[ mɪsˈkwoʊt ]
in speaking
To misquote is to incorrectly cite or refer to someone's words, often changing the intended meaning or context. This can occur in both written and spoken language. It is considered a significant error, especially in journalism and academic writing.
Synonyms
falsify, misrepresent, misstate
Examples of usage
- The journalist misquoted the politician in her article.
- I was misquoted in that interview; that's not what I meant.
- Please don’t misquote me when you share my ideas.
- He misquoted the famous author, which led to confusion.
error reference
A misquote is an incorrect or misleading quotation of another person's words, resulting from a mistake in attribution or transcription. Misquotes can significantly alter the perceived meaning of the original statement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- That quote is a misquote; it doesn't reflect the author's true intent.
- The librarian noted the famous misquote that has circulated over the years.
- Many famous misquotes arise from paraphrasing without proper citation.
- This book clarifies several historical misquotes.
Translations
Translations of the word "misquote" in other languages:
🇵🇹 citação errada
🇮🇳 गलत उद्धरण
🇩🇪 falsches Zitat
🇮🇩 kutipan yang salah
🇺🇦 неправильне цитування
🇵🇱 błędny cytat
🇯🇵 誤引用
🇫🇷 citation incorrecte
🇪🇸 cita incorrecta
🇹🇷 yanlış alıntı
🇰🇷 잘못된 인용
🇸🇦 اقتباس خاطئ
🇨🇿 nesprávná citace
🇸🇰 nesprávna citácia
🇨🇳 错误引用
🇸🇮 napačen citat
🇮🇸 rangt tilvitnun
🇰🇿 қате дәйексөз
🇬🇪 არასწორი ციტატა
🇦🇿 səhv sitat
🇲🇽 cita incorrecta
Etymology
The term 'misquote' is formed from the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrong or incorrect, combined with 'quote', which derives from the Latin root 'quotare', meaning to mark a quantity. The use of 'mis' in English dates back to the 15th century, and it is used to indicate a mistake or a wrong action. The word 'quote' in its current usage emerged in the English language in the late 19th century, initially used in the context of citing texts or authors. The combination 'misquote' likely became popular in the 20th century as the media and literary world increasingly acknowledged the importance of accurate citation. In journalism, the consequences of a misquote can be severe, hence the term has gained relevance in discussions surrounding social media, interviews, and public speeches.