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misconstructions Meaning & Definition

ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən

What Does Misconstructions Mean?

As a noun, misconstructions means a wrong interpretation (as of words, intentions, or actions). It can also mean a bad or wrong construction.

Misconstructions at a Glance

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	/ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən/
Syllables	4
Synonyms	incomprehensions, misapprehensions and misimpressions
Antonyms	appreciations, apprehensions and comprehensions
First known use	1535

Misconstructions Definition (Noun)

a wrong interpretation (as of words, intentions, or actions) : an act or instance of misconstruing something
a complete misconstruction of my words
a bad or wrong construction
Catachresis … is a striking, even extreme, implied metaphor that often makes use of a grammatical misconstruction.

Synonyms of Misconstructions

incomprehensions misapprehensions misimpressions misinterpretations misknowledges misreadings misunderstandings

Misconstructions synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Misconstructions

appreciations apprehensions comprehensions conceptions grasps knowledges perceptions prehensions understandings realizations

Misconstructions in a Sentence

a complete misconstruction of my words

Catachresis … is a striking, even extreme, implied metaphor that often makes use of a grammatical misconstruction.

his misconstruction of the blueprints led to some costly and time-consuming repairs

Word Forms & Grammar

mis·con·struc·tions

misconstruction

misconstructions

First Known Use

circa 1535

How to Pronounce Misconstructions

The standard pronunciation of misconstructions is /ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (strək).

Common Questions About Misconstructions

What part of speech is misconstructions?

Misconstructions is a noun.

What is another word for misconstructions?

Words with a similar meaning to misconstructions include incomprehensions, misapprehensions and misimpressions. See the full list of misconstructions synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of misconstructions?

The opposite of misconstructions can be expressed with words like appreciations, apprehensions, comprehensions and conceptions.