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Definition of misdefine

misdefine

/ˌmɪsdɪˈfaɪn/
mis · de · fine
Adjective:misdefined
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Past Simple:misdefined
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Past Participle:misdefined
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Present Participle:misdefining
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misdefine Lexical Profile

misdefine Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To define wrongly, inaccurately, or inadequately; to state an incorrect meaning or scope for a word, concept, or issue.

Example

"Critics argued that the committee had misdefined the core problem from the very beginning of the investigation."

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• Rhymes for misdefine

• Nearby Words

miscut
misdeal
misdeed
misdefine
misdeliver
misdelivery
misdemeanor

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