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misunderstand

Today it means: To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly. Full definition →

Middle English mys-understanden

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Middle English · inherited frommys-understanden
English todaymisunderstand

From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.

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