English Explanatory Dictionary

misquote

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To incorrectly recite or record a quotation.
noun
  1. An incorrect recitation or recording of a quotation.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈkwəʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misquote.wav /ˈmɪskwəʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misquote2.wav

Word forms

misquote misquotes misquoting misquoted

Etymology

From mis- + quote.

Derived words

misquoter
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