Synonyms for misconstruction
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Mistaken or faulty construction; an instance of it. A misunderstanding or misinterpretation resulting from a different meaning than intended of a word that has multiple meanings.
Forms
- Plural
- misconstructions → misinterpretations, misconstruals, malconstructions, misconstruations…
Example sentences
- misinterpretation It appears there was a misinterpretation on your part.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| misconstruction | falling | |
| misinterpretation | steady | |
| misconstrual | rising | |
| malconstruction | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- misconstrual
- 15 letters
- malconstruction, misconstruation