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Definition of miscommunication

miscommunication

/ˌmɪs.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
mis · com · mu · ni · ca · tion
Plural:miscommunications
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Adjective:miscommunicative
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miscommunication Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A failure to convey or interpret information clearly and accurately, or an instance of such a failure.

Example

"The scheduling error was the result of a simple miscommunication between the two departments."

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• Rhymes for miscommunication

• Nearby Words

mischievousness
misclassification
misclassify
miscommunication
miscomprehension
misconceive
misconceived

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'mis-' (badly or wrongly) and 'communication', ultimately deriving from Latin 'communicare' (to share or make common).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miscommunication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miscommunication
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