miscopy
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mɪsˈkɒpi/
KK: /mɪsˈkɑːpi/
noun
Definition
An imperfect or incorrect version of something that has been copied.
Example
The report contained a miscopy of the original data, leading to errors in the analysis.
Conversation
I found an old document, but I think it might be a miscopy.
Oh no, what do you mean by that?
It looks like some parts are missing or not quite right.
That's frustrating! You should double-check against the original.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
duplicate
replica
imitation
Antonyms
original
prototype
model
verb
Definition
To make a copy that contains errors or mistakes.
Example
She miscopy the report, leading to several inaccuracies.
Tense Forms
Past: miscopied
Past Participle: miscopied
Conversation
I noticed I might have miscopy some of the notes from class yesterday.
Oh no! That could be a problem for the exam.
Yeah, I really need to double-check everything to avoid mistakes.
Root Explanation
Miscopy → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "copy" (from Latin "copia", meaning to reproduce or duplicate). The word "miscopy" means to reproduce or duplicate something incorrectly or badly.
Memory Tip
Think of doing a 'copy' but doing it 'wrongly' — 'mis-' means wrong, and 'copy' means to reproduce.
Visually Confused Words
microscopy
micropsy
inoscopy
diascopy
bioscopy