misconstruction

ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃən

Definition

Definition of misconstruction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

language

Rare

incorrect understanding of a word's meaning

Rare

His misconstruction of the word led to confusion.

misinterpretation

misunderstanding

logic

Rare

false interpretation of facts or evidence

Rare

The lawyer's misconstruction of the evidence was evident.

misinterpretation

misunderstanding

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of misconstruction

Latin, mis (wrong) + constructio (arrangement)

Examples of misconstruction in a sentence

Misconstruction of terms often leads to legal disputes.
His misconstruction of the contract terms led to a lawsuit.
The misconstruction of her words caused unnecessary conflict.

View all translations of misconstruction

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:mauvaise interprétation, interprétation erronée, ...
German:Missverständnis, Fehlinterpretation, ...
Italian:errata interpretazione, interpretazione errata, ...
Spanish:malentendido, mala interpretación, ...
Portuguese:interpretação errada, interpretação equivocada, ...
Chinese:误解, ...
Japanese:誤解, 誤解釈, ...
Arabic:سُوء فَهْم, سوء تفسير, ...
Hebrew:הֲבָנָה שְׁגִיָּה, פַּרְשָׁנוּת שְׁגוּיָה, ...
Russian:неправильное понимание, неправильная интерпретация, ...
Ukrainian:неправильне розуміння, ...
Hindi:गलतफहमी, गलत व्याख्या, ...
Bengali:ভুল ব্যাখ্যা, ভুল ব্যাখ্যা করা, ...
Catalan:mala interpretació, interpretació errònia, ...
Czech:dezinterpretace, misinterpretace, ...
Danish:misforståelse, fejltolkning, ...
Dutch:misverstand, onjuiste interpretatie, ...
Greek:παρερμηνεία, λανθασμένη ερμηνεία, ...
Hungarian:félreértés, téves értelmezés, ...
Khmer:ការយល់ខុស, ការយល់បកស្រាយខុស, ...
Korean:오해, 오역, ...
Persian:سوءتفاهم, تفسیر نادرست, ...
Polish:błędna interpretacja, fałszywa interpretacja, ...
Portuguese (BR):má interpretação, interpretação errônea, ...
Romanian:interpretare greșită, construcție eronată, ...
Swedish:missuppfattning, felaktig tolkning, ...
Thai:การเข้าใจผิด, การตีความผิดพลาด, ...
Turkish:yanlış anlama, yanlış değerlendirme, ...
Vietnamese:sự hiểu sai, sự diễn giải sai, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “m”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of misconstruction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Origin of misconstruction

Terms related to misconstruction

Examples of misconstruction in a sentence

View all translations of misconstruction

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery