Misapprehension

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

Definitions of misapprehension

noun a mistaken belief or interpretation

Example Sentences

A1 There was a misapprehension about the meeting time, causing confusion.

A2 She had a misapprehension about the assignment deadline, thinking it was next week.

B1 The misapprehension of his intentions led to a misunderstanding between them.

B2 The misapprehension of the situation caused unnecessary panic among the team.

C1 His misapprehension of the facts led to a serious error in judgment.

C2 The misapprehension of the risks involved resulted in a costly mistake for the company.

Examples of misapprehension in a Sentence

formal There seems to be a misapprehension regarding the company's financial status.

informal I think there's a misapprehension about who is responsible for the mess in the kitchen.

slang Don't have a misapprehension about how difficult this task is going to be.

figurative His misapprehension of her feelings led to a misunderstanding between them.

Grammatical Forms of misapprehension

• past tense: misapprehended
• plural: misapprehensions
• comparative: more misapprehensive
• superlative: most misapprehensive
• present tense: misapprehends
• future tense: will misapprehend
• perfect tense: have misapprehended
• continuous tense: is misapprehending
• singular: misapprehension
• positive degree: misapprehensive
• infinitive: to misapprehend
• gerund: misapprehending
• participle: misapprehending

Origin and Evolution of misapprehension

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misapprehension' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'misprenhension' which means 'mistake or misunderstanding'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misapprehension' has retained its original meaning of misunderstanding or mistake, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to a mistaken belief or interpretation.