How Do You Spell MISMATCH?

Pronunciation: [mɪsmˈat͡ʃ] (IPA)

"Mismatch" is a common English word that refers to a situation where two things are not compatible or do not fit well together. The phonetic transcription of this word is /mɪsˈmætʃ/, which shows that it is made up of two syllables, "mis" and "match". The "mis" part is pronounced with the short "i" sound, while the "match" part is pronounced with the short "a" sound. The spelling of "mismatch" follows the standard English rules for combining the prefix "mis-" (meaning "wrong" or "bad") with the base word "match" to create a new word.

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MISMATCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Mismatch is a noun that refers to a dissimilarity or lack of compatibility between two or more elements, resulting in an incongruous or incompatible combination. It describes a situation where there is a significant difference or inconsistency between two things, preventing them from fitting together harmoniously or functioning effectively. This discrepancy can be related to various aspects, such as size, color, shape, design, capability, or expectation.

    In a broader sense, mismatch can also describe a lack of alignment or correspondence between two individuals, ideas, or entities. It implies a lack of harmony or synchronization, where there is a divergence in beliefs, goals, abilities, or interests. For instance, a mismatch can arise when there is a disparity in skills or personalities between co-workers, leading to difficulties in collaboration or achieving mutual objectives.

    In addition, mismatch can be used to describe a failure to meet expectations or fulfill a desired outcome. It suggests that the result or outcome falls short of what was anticipated or desired, indicating an incongruity between expectations and reality. This can apply to various contexts, such as a mismatch between a job candidate's qualifications and the requirements of a position, or a mismatch between predicted and actual financial performance.

    Overall, mismatch encompasses the idea of incongruity, dissimilarity, or lack of synchronization between two or more elements, whether tangible or intangible, leading to an unsuitable, incompatible, or unsatisfactory combination.

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Etymology of MISMATCH

The word "mismatch" originated from the Middle English word "mis-", meaning "badly" or "wrongly", and "macchen", meaning "to join" or "to mate". These roots can be traced back further to the Old French word "mes-" and the Old English word "gemǣcca", both having similar meanings of "bad" or "wrong". Over time, these components merged to form the word "mismatch", which signifies when things or individuals are not appropriately or harmoniously paired or aligned with each other.

Similar spelling words for MISMATCH

Plural form of MISMATCH is MISMATCHES

Conjugate verb Mismatch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mismatched
you would have mismatched
he/she/it would have mismatched
we would have mismatched
they would have mismatched
I would have mismatch
you would have mismatch
he/she/it would have mismatch
we would have mismatch
they would have mismatch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mismatching
you would have been mismatching
he/she/it would have been mismatching
we would have been mismatching
they would have been mismatching

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mismatching
you would be mismatching
he/she/it would be mismatching
we would be mismatching
they would be mismatching

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mismatching
you will be mismatching
he/she/it will be mismatching
we will be mismatching
they will be mismatching

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mismatching
you will have been mismatching
he/she/it will have been mismatching
we will have been mismatching
they will have been mismatching

IMPERATIVE

you mismatch
we let´s mismatch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mismatch

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mismatching
you were mismatching
he/she/it was mismatching
we were mismatching
they were mismatching

PAST PARTICIPLE

mismatched

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mismatching
you had been mismatching
he/she/it had been mismatching
we had been mismatching
they had been mismatching

PRESENT

I mismatch
you mismatch
he/she/it mismatches
we mismatch
they mismatch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mismatching
you are mismatching
he/she/it is mismatching
we are mismatching
they are mismatching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mismatching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mismatched
you have mismatched
he/she/it has mismatched
we have mismatched
they have mismatched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mismatching
you have been mismatching
he/she/it has been mismatching
we have been mismatching
they have been mismatching

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mismatch

SIMPLE PAST

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

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