mistakenly
/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/
Meanings
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Adjective
Acting or done incorrectly, unintentionally.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mistakenlymisconstrue , misconstruct , misconduit , misconduct
Variants
List of all variants of mistakenly that leads to same resultmistake , mistaken , mistakenly , mistaker , mistakers , mistakes , mistaking , mistook
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the past participle of mistake.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'mistakenly' is often used in legal contexts to describe an error made by a judge or jury.
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In literature, 'mistakenly' is a common device used to create suspense and conflict in stories.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Error: Mistakenly is related to the concept of error, which refers to a mistake or a wrong action.
How to Memorize "mistakenly"
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visualize
- Imagine a situation where you accidentally do something wrong.
- Visualize the feeling of realizing your mistake. -
associate
- Associate the word 'mistakenly' with the word 'error'.
- Think of the word 'mistakenly' as the opposite of 'correctly'. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'My Sad Cat Hides Under Every Tree' to remember the meaning of 'mistakenly' as 'acting or done incorrectly'.
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