Definition

A situation where two things that should be connected are not properly linked or joined together.

Example

The misconnection of the wires caused the device to malfunction.

Conversation

Did you hear about that misconnection at the party last night?

Yeah, I heard someone thought they were talking to one person, but it was someone else entirely!

That's so awkward! I guess it just shows how easily a misconnection can happen.

For sure! I hope they can laugh about it later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misconnection → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "connection" (from Latin "connectere", meaning to join together). The word describes a wrong or faulty joining or linking of things.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrong and 'connection' meaning joining together — so misconnection refers to a wrong joining.

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