misetymologize
Definitions
To derive erroneously; to provide an incorrect etymology.
Examples
“Even professors of education in their textbooks on education usually misetymologize the word as being derived from the Latin educere, to draw⟳ out.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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