misunderstanding
nounmasculine/iˈkivuku/medium
e·qui·vo·co
Definition
A mistaken idea or interpretation; a misunderstanding; ambiguity.
The whole argument was based on a simple misunderstanding.
There is no room for misunderstanding in these instructions.
Common collocations
to fall into a misunderstandingcommon misunderstandingto clear up a misunderstandingto avoid misunderstandings
Etymology
Do latim 'aequivocus'.