Associations to the word «Misconstruction»

Wiktionary

MISCONSTRUCTION, noun. A misunderstanding or misinterpretation resulting from the use of the wrong meaning of a word that has multiple meanings
MISCONSTRUCTION, noun. (grammar) an ungrammatical phrase

Dictionary definition

MISCONSTRUCTION, noun. A kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately).
MISCONSTRUCTION, noun. An ungrammatical constituent.

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain