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misprint

misprint

7 2.2
A mistake in a book or paper, for example a wrong letter
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪsˌprɪnt/
translation icon : error tipográfico
  • The book contained a misprint that confused many readers.

And then there's something that has to be like a misprint here in Miller's translation, because he says they're not equal.

Examples

Synonyms

mistake
vsmisprint
1.0

A wrong action or decision

is a specific printed-text error caused by mechanical or typographical faults
typo
vsmisprint
48 2.3

A small mistake in typed or printed text, like a wrong letter

refers to any printed mistake, not only tiny ones
typographical error
vsmisprint
3 3.0

A small mistake in printed or typed text

is the broader common term for such printed errors
erratum
vsmisprint
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A printed note that corrects a mistake in a book or article

is the general printed mistake term not focused on corrections
literal error
vsmisprint
  • Jargon
3.7

A mistake in printed text that happens during printing or typing

is the more common everyday term for that printed mistake

How Serious

corrupted
5.3
misprint
7 2.2
typo
48 2.3

Surface Forms

misprint singular
misprints plural

Morphology

misprint = print (transparent) = mis + print

The prefix 'mis-' clearly indicates an error or mistake in the action of printing.

Etymology

Misprint is made of mis- ('wrong') and print ('to make text on paper'). So a misprint is a 'wrong' printed word or letter, a mistake in printed text.