"misconstruation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /mɪskənˈstɹuːeɪʃən/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: From misconstrue + -ation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|misconstrue|ation}} misconstrue + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} misconstruation (uncountable)
  1. (rare, nonstandard) The act or process of misconstruing. Tags: nonstandard, rare, uncountable
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