misconstrual

English

Etymology

From misconstrue +‎ -al.

Noun

misconstrual (countable and uncountable, plural misconstruals)

1. A misinterpretation of the meaning of something.
   • 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 489:

     In order to mitigate any possible misconstrual, the following sections highlight this fact where it is relevant.

Synonyms

• misconstruction