noun Download 🔗Share A use of a term that is misleading; a misname. Examples : "Calling it "diet soda" is a bit of a misnomer, as it often contains artificial sweeteners that some argue aren't very healthy. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A term that is misleading. Examples : "Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China." language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense. Examples : "Calling a "panda bear" a bear is a bit of a misnomer, as genetic research shows they are more closely related to raccoons than to bears. " language word linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief Examples : "The idea that all teenagers are rebellious is a misnomer; many are perfectly happy and responsible. " language word statement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use a misleading term; to misname. Examples : "Calling that tiny, aggressive dog a "gentle giant" would misnomer it completely, as it's anything but. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading