misunderstand
English
/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
Etymology
Prefix from English understand.
Origin
English
understand
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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- misunderstandable English
- misunderstander English
- misunderstandest English
- misunderstandeth English
- reunderstand English
- understand English
- understandability English
- understandable English
- understander English
- understandest English
- understandeth English
- understanden Middle English
- un Chinese