Definition

To create a frame or structure incorrectly or in a misleading way.

Example

The artist felt that the critics had misframed her work, failing to capture its true essence.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the new artwork in the gallery?

Yeah, but I think they might have misframed some pieces.

Right? It makes it hard to appreciate the art properly.

Exactly! A good frame can really change how we view things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misframe → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "frame" (from Old English "framian", meaning to construct or make). The word "misframe" means to construct or make something incorrectly or wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'wrongly' ('mis-') when you 'construct' ('frame') something — that's why misframe means to frame something incorrectly.

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