Misexplanation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Incorrect explanation. uncountable, usually
"The main thrust of the book is Wolff’s opinion on how bridge ought to be: free from cheats; free from purely destructive bidding methods; free from misexplanations; free from timely hesitations that tell partner what to do; free from organizers who do not know and love the game; and free from appeals committees that rule based on the players involved, not the law."
Example
More examples"The main thrust of the book is Wolff’s opinion on how bridge ought to be: free from cheats; free from purely destructive bidding methods; free from misexplanations; free from timely hesitations that tell partner what to do; free from organizers who do not know and love the game; and free from appeals committees that rule based on the players involved, not the law."
Etymology
From mis- + explanation.
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