misconstrual

Etymology

misconstrue + -al

noun

  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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