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misdefine
verb[ T ]
(alsomis-define)uk /ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/ us /ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/
to wrongly say that something has a particular meaning or particular characteristics or limits: 错误定义
They said the word "app" was often misdefined.
The Act of Parliament mis-defined the calculation by which the dates of Easter were to be established.议会法案错误地定义了确定复活节日期的计算方法。
Related word
define(EXPLAIN)
How did the authors come to misdefine this word in this way?
Numerous publications misdefine this syndrome.
Serious issues on which we need policy are cast aside, misdefined, or viewed through the lens of sentiment.
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adumbrate
adumbration
annotation
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belabour
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disabuse
extenuate
indefinably
indescribably
inexpressibly
justificatory
lay something out
outline
sketch
spell
trace
what is he, are they, etc. like?idiom
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