Added 9 October 2026
misunderstand
/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ verb
In Latin: fallor, fallō Wiktionary
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- To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
Origin
From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.
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