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dictionary.pt

misunderstanding

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/iˈkivuku/e·qui·vo·co

Definition

1

A mistaken idea or interpretation; a misunderstanding; ambiguity.

Usage examples

“The whole argument was based on a simple misunderstanding.”
“There is no room for misunderstanding in these instructions.”

Common combinations

to fall into a misunderstandingcommon misunderstandingto clear up a misunderstandingto avoid misunderstandings