Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miscomprehend

verb
/ˌmɪs.kɒm.prɪˈhɛnd/
Definition
To misunderstand or fail to grasp the meaning of something accurately.
Examples
  • She seemed to miscomprehend the instructions given by her teacher.
  • His failure to ask questions led him to miscomprehend the main idea of the lecture.
Meaning
Miscomprehend refers to the act of interpreting something incorrectly, leading to a misunderstanding of the intended message or concept.
Synonyms
  • misunderstand
  • confuse
  • misinterpret
  • mistake