misconceived
|mis-con-ceived|
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/ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd/
(misconceive)
misunderstand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconceive' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misconceiven,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'conceive' meant 'to form an idea.'
Historical Evolution
'misconceiven' transformed into the modern English word 'misconceive' through the influence of Old French 'concevoir.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form a wrong idea,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
based on a misunderstanding or incorrect idea.
The plan was misconceived from the start.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 15:00