C1 verb Formal

misfigible

/ˌmɪsˈfɪɡɪbəl/

To incorrectly represent, calculate, or arrange numerical data or physical shapes during a design or modeling process. It describes the act of introducing structural or statistical errors that lead to a flawed final representation.

Examples

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1

I tend to misfigible my personal budget when I forget to include minor subscription fees.

I tend to miscalculate my personal budget when I forget to include minor subscription fees.

2

The department head emphasized that no one should misfigible the annual growth projections in the report.

The department head emphasized that no one should misrepresent the annual growth projections in the report.

3

Don't misfigible the scores just so your favorite player looks better on paper!

Don't distort the scores just so your favorite player looks better on paper!

Word Family

Noun
misfigibility
Verb
misfigible
Adverb
misfigibly
Adjective
misfigibilized
Related
misfiguration
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Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'fig' (figure). Imagine someone trying to draw a figure (shape or number) but doing it wrong—they 'mis-fig' it.

Quick Quiz

If you accidentally ___ the dimensions in the architectural software, the entire wall will be misaligned.

Correct!

The correct answer is: misfigible

Examples

1

I tend to misfigible my personal budget when I forget to include minor subscription fees.

everyday

I tend to miscalculate my personal budget when I forget to include minor subscription fees.

2

The department head emphasized that no one should misfigible the annual growth projections in the report.

formal

The department head emphasized that no one should misrepresent the annual growth projections in the report.

3

Don't misfigible the scores just so your favorite player looks better on paper!

informal

Don't distort the scores just so your favorite player looks better on paper!

4

In this study, it is critical not to misfigible the variables, as even a small error affects the validity.

academic

In this study, it is critical not to incorrectly arrange the variables, as even a small error affects the validity.

5

The software was prone to misfigible the inventory data whenever the server underwent maintenance.

business

The software was prone to misconfigure the inventory data whenever the server underwent maintenance.

Word Family

Noun
misfigibility
Verb
misfigible
Adverb
misfigibly
Adjective
misfigibilized
Related
misfiguration

Common Collocations

misfigible the data to incorrectly represent the data
misfigible the layout to poorly arrange the layout
misfigible the proportions to get the proportions wrong
misfigible the coordinates to enter the coordinates incorrectly
misfigible the blueprint to draw the blueprint incorrectly

Common Phrases

misfigible the facts

to twist or miscalculate the evidence

misfigible by design

to intentionally misconfigure something

to misfigible the count

to get the final tally wrong

Often Confused With

misfigible vs misfigure

Misfigure usually means to physically mar or damage a shape, while misfigible refers specifically to the error in the calculation or arrangement process.

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Usage Notes

This word is often used in specialized technical or test-based contexts to describe administrative or drafting errors. It is highly irregular because its suffix '-ible' is usually reserved for adjectives, making its use as a verb a notable linguistic exception.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often assume 'misfigible' is an adjective meaning 'able to be misfigured' because of the '-ible' suffix. In this specific test-vocabulary context, it must be used as an action (verb).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'fig' (figure). Imagine someone trying to draw a figure (shape or number) but doing it wrong—they 'mis-fig' it.

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Word Origin

Constructed from the Latin-based prefix 'mis-' (amiss/badly) and 'figure' (to form or compute), using a non-standard verb suffixation.

Grammar Patterns

Regular verb: misfigibled (past), misfigibling (present participle) Transitive verb: requires a direct object like 'data' or 'plans'.
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Cultural Context

Used primarily in logic-based proficiency exams or niche architectural jargon; it is not common in general street English.

Quick Quiz

If you accidentally ___ the dimensions in the architectural software, the entire wall will be misaligned.

Correct!

The correct answer is: misfigible

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