Definition

To understand something in a wrong way or to have a false idea about it.

Example

Many people misconceive the purpose of the project, thinking it is only about making money.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think many people misconceive what being an artist truly means.

Yeah, they often think it's just about talent, right?

Exactly! It's more about hard work and dedication than just natural ability.

Totally, and that misunderstanding can really discourage some aspiring artists.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misconceive → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "conceive" (from Latin "concipere", meaning to take in or to understand). The word "misconceive" means to understand or take in something wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'conceive' meaning to understand — this helps you remember that to misconceive is to understand something incorrectly.

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