misgrasp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A failure to grasp or understand; misapprehension.
verb
  1. To fail to correctly understand; misunderstand.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪsɡɹæsp/ /ˈmɪsɡɹɑːsp/ /mɪsˈɡɹæsp/ /mɪsˈɡɹɑːsp/

Word forms

misgrasp misgrasps misgrasping misgrasped

Etymology

From mis- + grasp.

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