English word misdirect comes from English direct, English mis- (Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| direct | English (eng) | (astronomy) In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.. (aviation, travel) having a single flight number.. (political science) Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates.. [...] |
| mis- | English (eng) | Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure. |
| misdirect | English (eng) | To direct something wrongly. To put the incorrect address on a mail item. |