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misapprehension


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of misunderstanding or misinterpreting something, often unintentionally.

    - "Despite clear instructions, John's misapprehension led to a misunderstanding between the team."
    - "The misapprehension of the audience caused confusion during the performance."

Synonyms

wrong number
Rhymes
Words rhyming with misapprehension
apprehension , prehension , comprehension
Variants
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misapprehend , misapprehended , misapprehending , misapprehends , misapprehension , misapprehensions , labor under a delusion , labor under a delusion/misapprehension/misconception , labor under a misapprehension , labor under a misconception
Etymology
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From the Latin 'mis' meaning 'wrong' and 'apprehendere' meaning 'to seize or take'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'misapprehension' was first used in English literature in the 15th century?

  2. In psychology, misapprehension is a common cause of cognitive biases and errors.


Related Concepts
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  1. Misunderstanding: A situation where one person's interpretation of a situation, communication, or information differs from another person's. Misunderstandings can lead to misapprehensions.

  2. Misinterpretation: The act of understanding or explaining something incorrectly. Misinterpretations can lead to misapprehensions.


Culture
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Misapprehension is a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore communication and misunderstanding. It can lead to conflicts, comedic situations, and character development.

How to Memorize "misapprehension"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hand reaching out to grasp an object but instead, it misunderstands and seizes the wrong thing. This visualization represents misapprehension.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'misapprehension' with misunderstanding or misinterpreting. Remember, it's the act of grasping the wrong thing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence like: 'Misapprehension: My hand reached for the apple, but I misunderstood and grabbed the orange.'


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