Definitions
- Referring to an incorrect or inaccurate quotation of someone's words. - Talking about a quote that has been altered or taken out of context. - Describing a situation where a quote is attributed to the wrong person.
- Referring to a quote that has been inaccurately or incorrectly attributed to someone. - Talking about a quote that has been altered or taken out of context. - Describing a situation where a quote is partially quoted, leading to a different meaning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to inaccuracies in quotes.
- 2Both can cause confusion or misinformation.
- 3Both involve a deviation from the original quote.
- 4Both can be unintentional or deliberate.
- 5Both can occur in various contexts, such as journalism, literature, or academic writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Misquotation refers specifically to an incorrect quotation, while misquote can also refer to a quote that is partially quoted or taken out of context.
- 2Form: Misquotation is a noun, while misquote can be used as both a verb and a noun.
- 3Connotation: Misquotation can imply a mistake or error, while misquote can imply intentional deception or manipulation.
- 4Scope: Misquotation is more limited in scope, referring only to incorrect quotations, while misquote can encompass a wider range of quote inaccuracies.
- 5Frequency: Misquote is more commonly used than misquotation in everyday language.
Remember this!
Misquotation and misquote are synonyms that refer to inaccuracies in quotes. However, misquotation specifically refers to an incorrect quotation, while misquote can also refer to a quote that is partially quoted or taken out of context. Additionally, misquotation is a noun, while misquote can be used as both a verb and a noun. While both can be unintentional or deliberate, misquote can imply intentional deception or manipulation.
