misconceive
Use Misconceive in a sentence
kənˈsiv
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misconceive (ˌmɪskənˈsiːv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to have the wrong idea; fail to understand | |
| miscon'ceiver | |
| —n | |
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Misconceive
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
The part which is wrong will be discontented, in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive.
The part which is wrong will be discontented in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive.
The part which is wrong will be discontented in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive.
And in my mind that is paramount to wasting time to basically misconceive other peoples notions.
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