misparsing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /mɪsˈpɑːrsɪŋ/
KK: /mɪsˈpɑrsɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A situation where something is incorrectly analyzed or interpreted, especially in the context of language or data.
Example
The software encountered a misparsing of the input data, leading to errors in processing.
Conversation
I was reading the code, and I think there was a misparsing error.
Oh no, that can be really frustrating!
Yeah, it made it hard to understand what the function was doing.
Definitely, fixing that misparsing should help clarify things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
error
mistake
misinterpretation
Antonyms
clarity
accuracy
understanding
verb
Definition
To incorrectly analyze or interpret something, especially in the context of language or data.
Example
The software was misparsing the input data, leading to errors in the output.
Tense Forms
Past: misparsed
Past Participle: misparsed
Conversation
I think I might be misparsing the instructions for this assignment.
Really? What part is confusing you?
It's the section about the formatting — I just don't get it.
Root Explanation
Misparsing → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "parsing" (from Latin "pars", meaning part). The word refers to the act of incorrectly analyzing or interpreting the parts of a sentence or data structure.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'parsing' as breaking down into parts — misparsing means breaking down something incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
sparing
missing
mainspring