misdirective en · ADJ
Etymology
From mis- + directive. Attested since the 19th century.
Meanings
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Synonym of misleading.
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.
1846 April 4, The Gardeners' Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette, page 222:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most misdirective | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more misdirective | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |