misdirective

English

Etymology

mis- +‎ directive. Attested since the 19th century.

Adjective

misdirective (comparative more misdirective, superlative most misdirective)

  1. Synonym of misleading
    • 1846 April 4, The Gardeners' Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette, page 222:
      It appears to me that the designation radio-thermal is not only inappropriate, but misdirective, and calculated to put in doubt (without cause, I admit) the correctness of Mr. M.'s views.

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