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misunderstanding
noun mis·un·der·stand·ing
: a failure to understand something
: a usually minor argument or disagreement
Full Definition of MISUNDERSTANDING
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: a failure to understand : misinterpretation
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First Known Use of MISUNDERSTANDING
15th century
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misunderstanding
noun mis·un·der·stand·ing \ˌmis-ˌən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ\
Definition of MISUNDERSTANDING for Kids
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: a failure to get the meaning of : a failure to understand
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