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Definition of misapprehension

misapprehension

/ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
mis · ap · pre · hen · sion
Plural:misapprehensions
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Adjective:misapprehensive
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misapprehension Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mistaken belief, false impression, or failure to understand something correctly.

Example

"The committee was operating under the misapprehension that the budget had already been approved."

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• Rhymes for misapprehension

• Nearby Words

misanthrope
misapplication
misapply
misapprehension
misappropriate
misappropriation
misarticulation

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'apprehension', which derives from the Latin 'apprehendere', meaning 'to seize or grasp with the mind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misapprehension. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misapprehension
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