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Misconstruction Definition & Meaning

misconstruction
noun
  1. a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
  2. an ungrammatical constituent

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Frequently asked questions

What does misconstruction mean?
a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) an ungrammatical constituent
What part of speech is misconstruction?
Misconstruction is a noun.
How many definitions does misconstruction have?
Misconstruction has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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