Definition of misinterpretation Misinterpretation

/mɪsɪntɚˌpɹʌtejˈʃʌn/ - [misinterpruteyshun] - mis•in•ter•pre•ta•tion

We found 4 definitions of misinterpretation from 4 different sources.

What does misinterpretation mean?

Noun Plural: misinterpretations
misinterpretation - putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
		misunderstanding, mistaking
		interpretation an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
		imbroglio a very embarrassing misunderstanding
		misconstrual, misconstruction a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)