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Meaning of misconstructive in English:

misconstructive

Pronunciation /ˌmɪskənˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

rare

  • Characterized by or liable to misconstruction or misinterpretation; allowing misconstruction.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hall (1574–1656), bishop of Norwich, religious writer, and satirist. From mis- + constructive, after misconstruct, misconstrue, misconstruction.