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Definition of misconnect

misconnect

/ˌmɪskəˈnɛkt/
mis · con · nect
Plural:misconnects
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Adjective:misconnected
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Past Simple:misconnected
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Past Participle:misconnected
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Present Participle:misconnecting
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misconnect Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To connect, join, or link incorrectly or improperly.

Example

"If you misconnect the audio cables on the back of the receiver, the speakers will only produce static."

2

To fail to make a scheduled transfer between flights, trains, or other modes of transportation.

Example

"The delayed departure from London caused several travelers to misconnect at the Frankfurt hub."

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• noun

1

An instance of an incorrect or faulty connection, or a failure to make a scheduled transit connection.

Example

"Due to the earlier storm, the airline had to rebook dozens of passengers affected by the misconnect in Chicago."

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• Rhymes for misconnect

• Nearby Words

misconceived
misconception
misconduct
misconnect
misconnection
misconstruct
misconstrue

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