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Misconceived: meaning, definitions and examples

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misconceived

 

[ ˌmɪs.kənˈsiːvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

misunderstanding concept

Misconceived refers to an idea or belief that has been formed incorrectly or inaccurately. This term often pertains to misunderstandings that arise from incorrect assumptions or flawed reasoning. A misconception can lead to errors in judgment and can persist until corrected. The misinterpretation often results from a lack of information or from preconceived notions that skew understanding. It is vital to address misconceived ideas promptly to foster clarity and understanding.

Synonyms

miscalculated, misjudged, mistaken, misunderstood.

Examples of usage

  • Her misconceived notions about the project led to confusion.
  • The misconceived belief in the efficacy of the drug was widespread.
  • They had misconceived the intentions behind his actions.
  • His misconceived understanding of the law resulted in legal troubles.

Translations

Translations of the word "misconceived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal interpretado

🇮🇳 गलत समझा हुआ

🇩🇪 missverstanden

🇮🇩 salah paham

🇺🇦 неправильно зрозумілий

🇵🇱 źle zrozumiany

🇯🇵 誤解された

🇫🇷 mal compris

🇪🇸 malentendido

🇹🇷 yanlış anlaşılan

🇰🇷 잘못 이해된

🇸🇦 فهم خاطئ

🇨🇿 špatně pochopený

🇸🇰 nesprávne pochopený

🇨🇳 误解的

🇸🇮 narobe razumljen

🇮🇸 misskilinn

🇰🇿 қате түсінілген

🇬🇪 არასწორად გაგებული

🇦🇿 səhv başa düşülmüş

🇲🇽 malentendido

Etymology

The term 'misconceived' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly,' combined with the verb 'conceive,' which originates from the Latin 'concipere,' meaning 'to take in' or 'to comprehend.' The history of this word traces back to Middle English, where 'concede' was transformed into its modern form. Originally, to conceive indicated forming a mental image or idea of something. The addition of 'mis-' indicates an error in that original conception. Over time, the use of 'misconceived' has become associated with faulty reasoning or incorrect interpretations of facts or situations, underscoring the importance of critical thinking and clear communication in understanding complex ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,860, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.