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Definitions for misapprehension
-ˈhɛn ʃənmis·ap·pre·hen·sion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mistake, misunderstanding, misapprehensionnoun

    an understanding of something that is not correct

    "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"

Wiktionary

  1. misapprehensionnoun

    a failure to understand something; an illusion, misconception or misunderstanding

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Misapprehensionnoun

    Mistake; not right apprehension.

    Etymology: mis and apprehension.

    It is a good degree of knowledge to be acquainted with the causes of our ignorance: and what we have to say under this head, will equally concern our misapprehensions and errors. Joseph Glanvill, Scep.

ChatGPT

  1. misapprehension

    Misapprehension is a misunderstanding, misconception, or incorrect interpretation of something due to a lack of clear information or knowledge. It refers to an erroneous belief, assessment, or perception of a situation, person, or object.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Misapprehensionnoun

    a mistaking or mistake; wrong apprehension of one's meaning of a fact; misconception; misunderstanding

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of misapprehension in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of misapprehension in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of misapprehension in a Sentence

  1. John Bel Edwards:

    It has become extremely clear that Read MoreAvoiding lockdowns current recommendations are not strong enough to deal with Louisiana's fourth surge of Covid, in fact, nobody should be laboring under the misapprehension that this is just another surge. Read MoreAvoiding lockdowns've already had three of these, this is the worst one Read MoreAvoiding lockdowns've had thus far.

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