mismatch

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or situation of things not fitting together properly

• Noun

  An error or disagreement, especially in a competition or argument

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mismatch
hatch , match , patch

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Variants

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mismatch , mismatches , mismatched , mismatching

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘disagreement’): from the verb mismatch, from mis- ‘wrong’ + match ‘a fitting together’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mismatch' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, a mismatch is a situation where two functions do not have the same domain.

3. The word 'mismatch' is often used in job interviews to describe a candidate who does not have the required skills or experience for the position.

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Related Concepts

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1. Opposites Attract: The phenomenon where two people or things that are seemingly incompatible are actually attracted to each other.

2. Compatibility: The ability of two things to exist or work together harmoniously.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mismatch' is often used to describe relationships or situations where two things do not fit together properly. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the relationship between Tom and Daisy Buchanan is described as a 'mismatch'. In art, the concept of 'mismatch' can be seen in surrealist paintings, where unrelated objects are juxtaposed to create unexpected meanings.

How to Memorize "mismatch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that don't fit together. Visualize the frustration and the effort required to make them fit.
   - Imagine two people in a relationship who have vastly different interests and values.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mismatch' with 'puzzle' or 'disagreement'.
   - Associate the word 'mismatch' with 'opposites' or 'incompatibility'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MISMATCH to remember the definition: Mistakes In Situations Making All Confusion Together.
   - Create a mental image of a mismatched pair of socks.

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