misconstruction

Other forms: misconstructions

Definitions of misconstruction
  1. noun
    a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
    synonyms: misconstrual
    see moresee less
    type of:
    misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding
    putting the wrong interpretation on
  2. noun
    an ungrammatical constituent
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    construction
    a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
    type of:
    constituent, grammatical constituent
    (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘misconstruction'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family