Definition

To separate or divide incorrectly.

Example

He misparted the documents, causing confusion in the office.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we might have mispart our plans for the weekend.

Oh no, what do you mean?

I thought we agreed to meet at noon, but I told everyone 2 PM.

That's a bit confusing! Let's fix it and clarify with everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the prefix 'mis-' (meaning wrong or badly) and 'part' (from Latin 'partire', meaning to divide or share). The word 'mispart' means to divide or share something incorrectly or wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrong and 'part' meaning to divide — this helps you remember that 'mispart' refers to dividing something incorrectly.

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