misconjugate

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ conjugate.

Pronunciation

• (noun) IPA^(key): /mɪs.kɒn.dʒəɡ.ɪt/
• (verb) IPA^(key): /mɪs.kɒn.dʒəɡ.eɪt/

Verb

misconjugate (third-person singular simple present misconjugates, present participle misconjugating, simple past and past participle misconjugated)

1. (transitive) To conjugate (a verb) incorrectly.

   Hypernym: misinflect

   Coordinate term: misdecline

   The schoolboy was scolded for misconjugating a Latin verb.