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Definition of misapprehension noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

misapprehension

noun
 
/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhenʃn/
 
/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhenʃn/
[uncountable, countable] (formal)
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  1. a wrong idea about something, or something you believe to be true that is not true
    • I was under the misapprehension that the course was for complete beginners.
    • You seem to be under the misapprehension that I approve of the plan.
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