misnomer
/mɪsˈnəʊmə/
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Definition
- (noun)
- A wrong or inaccurate name or designation GRE
Example in Context
Calling the conflict a 'peacekeeping mission' was a misnomer that obscured the scale of military operations on the ground.
Synonyms
wrong namemislabelmistake
Etymology
A name applied wrongly or inaccurately.
- mis- (Old French) — wrongly
- nomen (Latin) — name
Memory Aid
❌Sounds like “miss no more”
If you MISS NO MORE names, you won't have a MISNOMER!
Visual Association
📛A confused person holding a name tag that reads 'Dinosaur Expert' while petting a cat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “misnomer” mean on the GRE?
misnomer (noun) means “A wrong or inaccurate name or designation”. Calling the conflict a 'peacekeeping mission' was a misnomer that obscured the scale of military operations on the ground.
How to remember “misnomer” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “misnomer” sounds like “miss no more”. If you MISS NO MORE names, you won't have a MISNOMER!
What are synonyms for “misnomer”?
Common synonyms: wrong name, mislabel, mistake.