How Do You Spell MISCALCULATED?

Pronunciation: [mɪskˈalkjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Miscalculated is spelled with a prefix mis- meaning "incorrectly" and calculated which means "to determine mathematically". The IPA phonetic transcription for miscalculated is /ˌmɪs.ˈkæl.jə.leɪ.tɪd/. The emphasis is on the second syllable, -cal-, and the -ed ending makes the word past tense. The phonetic symbols indicate the sounds in the word; the first sound is an "m" sound, followed by a short "i" sound, then a voiced "s" sound, and so on.

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MISCALCULATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Miscalculated is primarily used as a verb in English, and it refers to the act of making an error or mistake in performing a calculation or assessment. It describes the act of incorrectly estimating or gauging something, such as quantities, values, risks, or outcomes. When someone miscalculates, they unintentionally come up with an incorrect result or misjudge a particular situation.

    To miscalculate is to fail to accurately compute or determine a specific numerical value or measurement, often due to an error in the mathematical process or a flawed understanding of the variables involved. It can also encompass situations where someone incorrectly predicts or evaluates an event, outcome, or consequence, resulting in an inaccurate assessment or expectation.

    The term miscalculated implies a deviation from the accurate or desired calculation or assessment. It implies that there was an intention to accurately calculate or evaluate something, but an error occurred along the way. The mistake can be attributed to various factors, such as insufficient information, faulty reasoning, inadequate analysis, or human error.

    Overall, miscalculated signifies an unintentional error or mistake made while performing a calculation, estimate, or assessment, leading to a result or judgment that is not aligned with reality or expectation.

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Etymology of MISCALCULATED

The word "miscalculated" is derived from the combination of the prefix "mis-" and the verb "calculate".

The prefix "mis-" in English is used to indicate a wrong, incorrect, or faulty action. It comes from Old English and has roots in Germanic languages.

The verb "calculate" comes from the Latin word "calculatus", which is the past participle of "calculare", meaning "to reckon" or "to compute". The word "calculare" itself is derived from the Latin noun "calculus", meaning "gravel" or "pebble". In ancient Rome, pebbles were used as counters on an abacus for counting and performing calculations. Over time, "calculate" evolved in English to mean the act of performing mathematical computations or making estimations.

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Conjugate verb Miscalculated

CONDITIONAL

I would miscalculate
we would miscalculate
you would miscalculate
he/she/it would miscalculate
they would miscalculate

FUTURE

I will miscalculate
we will miscalculate
you will miscalculate
he/she/it will miscalculate
they will miscalculate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have miscalculated
we will have miscalculated
you will have miscalculated
he/she/it will have miscalculated
they will have miscalculated

PAST

I miscalculated
we miscalculated
you miscalculated
he/she/it miscalculated
they miscalculated

PAST PERFECT

I had miscalculated
we had miscalculated
you had miscalculated
he/she/it had miscalculated
they had miscalculated

PRESENT

I miscalculate
we miscalculate
you miscalculate
he/she/it miscalculates
they miscalculate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have miscalculated
we have miscalculated
you have miscalculated
he/she/it has miscalculated
they have miscalculated
I am miscalculating
we are miscalculating
you are miscalculating
he/she/it is miscalculating
they are miscalculating
I was miscalculating
we were miscalculating
you were miscalculating
he/she/it was miscalculating
they were miscalculating
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they will have been miscalculating
I would have miscalculated
we would have miscalculated
you would have miscalculated
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they would have miscalculated
I would be miscalculating
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they would be miscalculating
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they would have been miscalculating

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