Meanings
plural misconstruals
- countableuncountableA misinterpretation of the meaning of something.
In order to mitigate any possible misconstrual, the following sections highlight this fact where it is relevant.
2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 489Synonyms: misconstruance, misconstruation, misconstruction
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA misinterpretation of the meaning of something.
More synonyms by meaning
nouna kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
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Origin
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misconstrual. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misconstrual
“misconstrual.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misconstrual. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “misconstrual,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misconstrual.
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