misconceive
|mis-con-ceive|
C1
/ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/
misunderstand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconceive' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misconceiven,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'conceive' meant 'to take into the mind.'
Historical Evolution
'misconceiven' transformed into the modern English word 'misconceive' through the influence of Old French 'concevoir.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take wrongly into the mind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to interpret or understand something incorrectly.
He misconceived the instructions and ended up doing the task incorrectly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41