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mis-explained

ex·plain
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ik-spleyn]
    • /mi ɪkˈspleɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ik-spleyn]
    • /mi ɪkˈspleɪn/

Definitions of mis-explained word

  • verb with object mis-explained to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible: to explain an obscure point. Synonyms: explicate. Antonyms: confuse. 1
  • verb with object mis-explained to make known in detail: to explain how to do something. 1
  • verb with object mis-explained to assign a meaning to; interpret: How can you explain such a silly remark? 1
  • verb with object mis-explained to make clear the cause or reason of; account for: I cannot explain his strange behavior. Synonyms: justify. 1
  • verb without object mis-explained to give an explanation. 1
See all 5 definitions of mis-explained

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Origin of mis-explained

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English explanen < Latin explānāre to smooth out, make intelligible, spread out on flat surface. See ex-1, plane1

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Parts of speech for Mis-explained

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Mis-explained

mis-explained popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for mis-explained

noun mis-explained

  • adapter — a person or thing that adapts
  • cryptographer — the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like. Compare cryptanalysis (def 2).
  • cryptologist — cryptography.
  • decoder — A decoder is a device used to decode messages or signals sent in code, for example the television signals from a satellite.
  • dragoman — (in the Near East) a professional interpreter.

adj mis-explained

  • condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.

adjective mis-explained

  • decipherable — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
  • exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
  • excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
All 10 Synonyms of mis-explained

Antonyms for mis-explained

adj mis-explained

  • clear as mud — not at all clear
  • delphic — of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
  • impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
  • indescribable — not describable; too extraordinary for description: a scene of indescribable confusion; indescribable euphoria.
  • inexplainable — not explainable; incapable of being explained; inexplicable.

adjective mis-explained

All 9 Antonyms of mis-explained

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