mis·con·struc·tion
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plural misconstructions
Definition of misconstruction
1
: a wrong interpretation (as of words, intentions, or actions) : an act or instance of misconstruing something
a complete misconstruction of my words
2
: a bad or wrong construction
Catachresis … is a striking, even extreme, implied metaphor that often makes use of a grammatical misconstruction.— Robert A. Harris
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“Misconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconstruction. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of misconstruction was circa 1535
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