What does misapprehension mean?
Definitions for misapprehension
-ˈhɛn ʃənmis·ap·pre·hen·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
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
misapprehensionnoun
a failure to understand something; an illusion, misconception or misunderstanding
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
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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
Misapprehensionnoun
a mistaking or mistake; wrong apprehension of one's meaning of a fact; misconception; misunderstanding
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of misapprehension in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of misapprehension in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of misapprehension in a Sentence
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- непорозумінняUkrainian
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