misconjugate

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English

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Etymology

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From mis- +‎ conjugate.

Pronunciation

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  • (noun) IPA(key): /mɪs.kɒn.dʒəɡ.ɪt/
  • (verb) IPA(key): /mɪs.kɒn.dʒəɡ.eɪt/

Verb

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misconjugate (third-person singular simple present misconjugates, present participle misconjugating, simple past and past participle misconjugated)

  1. (transitive) To conjugate (a verb) incorrectly.
    Hypernym: misinflect
    Coordinate term: misdecline
    The schoolboy was scolded for misconjugating a Latin verb.