misapprehend

Meanings

• verb

  to understand or interpret (something) incorrectly or inaptly

  - "Despite the clear instructions, some students still managed to misapprehend the problem."
  - "The witness misapprehended the question and gave an incorrect answer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misapprehend
apprehend , comprehend , extend , mend

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Variants

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misapprehend , misapprehended , misapprehending , misapprehends , misapprehension , misapprehensions

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Etymology

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from mis- 'wrongly' + apprehend 'seize or take hold of'

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Trivia

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1. The word misapprehend first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Misapprehend is a compound word made up of two Latin roots: mis- meaning 'wrongly' and apprehend meaning 'to seize or take hold of'.

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Related Concepts

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1. misunderstanding: A situation where one person fails to understand the true meaning or intent of another person's words or actions.

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How to Memorize "misapprehend"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to grasp an object but instead grabbing the wrong one. This can help you remember the definition of misapprehend.

2. associate
   

   - Associate misapprehend with misunderstanding or misinterpretation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MISAPP to remember the definition: Mistakes In Seizing And Perceiving Properly.

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