Misapprehension

usgb/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhenʃn/
noun

A wrong understanding or interpretation of something.

The idea that the building is in danger of collapse is a misapprehension.
Visual representation of "misapprehension" - A wrong understanding or interpretation of something

Often appears as...

  • under a misapprehension
  • clear up any misapprehension
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Visual representation of "misapprehension"
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Context Matters

The understanding of 'misapprehension' can depend on the situation. Note what's being misunderstood.

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He was under the misapprehension that the meeting was postponed, arriving an hour late.
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Not Deliberate

'Misapprehension' implies a mistake made innocently, not on purpose.

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Her misapprehension of the rules was accidental, not a deliberate attempt to cheat.
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Correcting Misapprehensions

Use 'misapprehension' when addressing and correcting someone's false belief or error.

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To address his misapprehension, the teacher explained the concept again with a new example.
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delusionerrorfallacyillusionmisconceptionmisinterpretmistakemisunderstanding
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