misconstrual

noun

misconstrual

noun

Etymology From misconstrue + -al.

1

A 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 489:

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