misinterpretation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun putting the wrong interpretation on
    mistaking; misunderstanding.
    • his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
    • there was no mistaking her meaning

WordNet


Mis`in*ter"pre*ta"tion noun
Definitions
  1. The act of interpreting erroneously; a mistaken interpretation.

Webster 1913