miscreate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //mɪsˈkriːt//
KK: /mɪsˈkriːt/
adjective
Definition
Formed in a way that is not natural; having an unusual or distorted shape.
Example
The sculpture was criticized for its miscreate form that looked unnatural.
Conversation
Have you seen that sculpture at the park?
Yeah, it's kind of strange looking, isn't it?
Definitely, some parts seem a bit miscreate to me.
I agree, it feels like it was made with a different vision.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
deformed
distorted
unnatural
Antonyms
natural
normal
regular
transitive verb
Definition
To create something in a wrong or faulty way.
Example
The artist felt he had miscreated the sculpture, as it did not match his original vision.
Tense Forms
Past: miscreated
Past Participle: miscreated
Conversation
I tried to fix that old bike, but I think I miscreated something in the process.
Oh no! What did you do wrong?
I might have attached the brakes incorrectly, so it doesn't stop properly.
Root Explanation
Miscreate → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "create" (from Latin "creare", meaning to make or produce). The word "miscreate" means to create something in a wrong or incorrect manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'create' meaning to make. This helps you remember that 'miscreate' refers to making something incorrectly.
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