misist
Misist is a term used to describe a person who specializes in identifying and correcting misinterpretations, errors, or faulty reasoning in texts, data, or arguments. It has appeared primarily in online discussions, blogs, and some niche publications, but it is not widely recognized in major dictionaries or formal scholarly contexts.
Etymology and usage: The word combines the prefix mis- with the agent suffix -ist, following a familiar
Scope and reception: Because misist is a relatively new and informal term, its meaning can vary by