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misapprehension

[ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən]

misapprehension Definition

  • 1a mistaken belief about or interpretation of something
  • 2a failure to understand something correctly

Using misapprehension: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misapprehension" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There is a common misapprehension that the earth is flat.

  • Example

    The misapprehension that all snakes are poisonous is a myth.

  • Example

    The teacher's explanation cleared up the students' misapprehension about the topic.

misapprehension Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with misapprehension

  • having a mistaken belief or understanding about something

    Example

    He was under the misapprehension that he had won the lottery.

  • to have a mistaken belief or understanding about something for a long time

    Example

    She had been laboring under the misapprehension that her job was secure, but she was actually going to be laid off.

  • to remove or correct a mistaken belief or understanding about something

    Example

    The article aimed to dispel the misapprehension that all sharks are dangerous to humans.

Origins of misapprehension

from mis- 'wrongly' + apprehension 'understanding'

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Summary: misapprehension in Brief

'Misapprehension' [ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən] refers to a mistaken belief or interpretation of something, or a failure to understand something correctly. It is often used in phrases like 'under a misapprehension,' meaning having a mistaken belief, and 'dispel a misapprehension,' meaning to remove or correct a mistaken belief. Synonyms include 'misconception,' 'misinterpretation,' and 'mistake.'

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