Plural of misunderstanding
regular plural
The plural of misunderstanding is misunderstandings.
Forms of misunderstanding
| Singular | misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | misunderstandings |
| Countable | countable |
Misunderstandings in a sentence
- Because of misunderstandings among certain member states of the Organization of African Unity's voices have been occasionally raised recently against the convocation of the Assembly in Accra.1965, Haile Selassie, African Liberation Day speech
- We try not to study them too blatantly lest personal misunderstandings arise.2017, James Kelman, That Was a Shiver and Other Stories, Canongate Books, →ISBN, page 178. From the entry barstaff
- The meanings of words are obscure enough, without adding language that results in reactions and misunderstandings.2003, Loretta A. Malandro, Say It Right the First Time, page 113. From the entry primrose path
- She will be glad to earn something, and it will be a good time to end misunderstandings.1918, Willa Sibert Cather, My Ántonia. From the entry come over
- The above examples illustrate several misunderstandings of nervous-system evolution.2020, Joseph Cesario, David J. Johnson, Heather L. Eisthen, “Your Brain Is Not an Onion With a Tiny Reptile Inside”, in Current Directions…. From the entry scala naturae
Meaning of misunderstanding
- noun A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
- noun A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
Questions about the plural of misunderstanding
- What is the plural of misunderstanding?
- The plural of misunderstanding is misunderstandings.
- Is misunderstanding countable?
- Misunderstanding is a countable noun.
Source and license
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