How Do You Spell MISTIME?

Pronunciation: [mɪstˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

"Mistime" is a verb meaning to time something incorrectly. Its spelling can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /mɪs.taɪm/. The vowel sound in the first syllable is as in "miss", while the second syllable has a diphthong combining the sounds of "ah" and "ee." The final sound is "m" followed by the "ai" diphthong, which should not be confused with "aim". To "mistime" something is to miscalculate or mistime an event, causing it to occur at an inappropriate or inconvenient moment.

MISTIME Meaning and Definition

  1. Mistime is a verb that refers to the act of choosing an incorrect or inappropriate moment for executing a particular action or event. It is the opposite of timing something correctly or choosing the most opportune moment for it.

    This term suggests a lack of precision or accuracy when it comes to choosing the right time for a particular action or event. When someone mistimes something, it means they make a mistake or misjudge the ideal timing for executing that action, often resulting in undesired consequences, inefficiency, or missed opportunities.

    Mistiming can occur in various scenarios, such as in sports, performances, business deals, or personal life situations. For example, in a musical performance, mistiming can refer to an instrumentalist or singer playing or singing a note or phrase at an inappropriate moment, disrupting the overall harmony or rhythm of the piece. In a business context, mistiming can involve launching a product at a time when market conditions are unfavorable, resulting in poor sales or missed target audiences.

    In summary, mistiming is the act of selecting an inappropriate or incorrect moment for executing an action or event, leading to unfavorable outcomes or missed opportunities. It implies a lack of accuracy or precision in choosing the most suitable timing for a particular situation.

  2. To arrange ill as to time; not to adapt to the time.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISTIME

Etymology of MISTIME

The word "mistime" derives from two components: "mis-" and "time".

The prefix "mis-" is derived from the Old English word "mis", meaning "wrongly" or "badly". It carries the meaning of something being done incorrectly, improperly, or wrongly.

The word "time" originated from the Old English word "timian" meaning "to determine". Over time, it came to refer to the concept of measuring and arranging events or actions according to a chronological sequence.

Therefore, when combined, "mistime" refers to the act of arranging or organizing something wrongly or improperly in terms of time or timing.

Similar spelling words for MISTIME

Conjugate verb Mistime

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mistime
you would have mistime
he/she/it would have mistime
we would have mistime
they would have mistime

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you mistime
we let´s mistime

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mistime

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

mistimed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I mistime
you mistime
he/she/it mistimes
we mistime
they mistime

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mistiming

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mistiming
you have been mistiming
he/she/it has been mistiming
we have been mistiming
they have been mistiming
I would have mistimed
we would have mistimed
you would have mistimed
he/she/it would have mistimed
they would have mistimed

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