Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misdefine
verb
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/
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Definition
To define incorrectly or inaccurately.
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Examples
- The teacher warned the students not to misdefine the terms in their essays.
- When researching, it’s important not to misdefine key concepts.
- Many people misdefine love, seeing it only as a temporary feeling.
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Meaning
Misdefine means to give a misleading or wrong definition of a word or concept.
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Synonyms
- misrepresent
- distort
- misinterpret