Meaning of misagreement | Babel Free
Definitions
- When the number (singular vs plural in subject and verb do not match. or when the tense of verbs in a sentence does not correspond (less commonly used in this sense than disagreement)
- An apparent agreement that is flawed in its formulation, or entered into with misunderstanding of or inattention to its intent or details
Examples
“The misagreement in number⟳ (singular vs. plural) between subject and verb is caused by subject number⟳ ambiguity, either intrinsic (the subject itself) or extrinsic (the effect of subject modification).”
“But misagreements often just come⟳ from the desire to agree⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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