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mistaken

/mɪsˈteɪkən/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having made a mistake; erroneous

  • verb

    make an error or mistake


Pronunciation
  1. /mɪsˈteɪkən/



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Rhymes
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misplaced , miscreated , misestimated , misconstrued
Homophones
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  1. mistakenly (en) : in error; mistakenly

  2. mistaken identity (en) : the incorrect identification of a person, animal, or thing


Variants
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mistake , mistaken , mistakenly , mistaker , mistakers , mistakes , mistaking , mistook , a case of mistaken identity , case of mistaken identity , in the erroneous belief that , in the mistaken belief that , in the mistaken/erroneous belief that
Forms
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mistakes, mistake, misled, misguide


Etymology
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Originated from the Old English word 'mistecan' which means 'to mistake' or 'to err'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'mistaken' is used in various fields, including mathematics, where a 'mistaken' calculation or assumption is called an error.

  2. In computer programming, a 'mistaken' instruction or command is referred to as a bug.


Related Concepts
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  1. error: An incorrect or mistaken action, judgment, or statement.

  2. misconception: A false belief or misunderstanding.


Culture
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The term 'mistaken' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict errors, misunderstandings, and mistakes. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago intentionally creates a 'mistaken' belief in Othello's mind, leading to tragic consequences.

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