Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misdefine
verb
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/
Definition
To define incorrectly or inaccurately.
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.
Meaning
Misdefine means to give a misleading or wrong definition of a word or concept.
Synonyms
- misrepresent
- distort
- misinterpret
