Explanation
A divergence between the meaning intended or suggested by an utterance and the interpretation actually reached. It shows that understanding is a cooperative hypothesis about words, situations, and knowledge and may fail when presuppositions differ.
Example
An ironic agreement is understood as sincere consent in an unfamiliar cultural context.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Misunderstanding” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Not every disagreement is a misunderstanding; one may understand the same statement and still reject it.
Effect on thought and perception
It shows that understanding is a cooperative hypothesis about words, situations, and knowledge and may fail when presuppositions differ.
Resonance
In the atlas, Misunderstanding closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Misunderstanding“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-019. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-019The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.