misnomer
(noun) an incorrect or unsuitable name
Source: WordNet® 3.1
misnomer (plural misnomers)
A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
Synonym: misname
A term that is misleading.
A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
(proscribed, nonstandard) something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief
• aptronym
misnomer (third-person singular simple present misnomers, present participle misnomering, simple past and past participle misnomered)
(transitive)Â To use a misleading term; to misname.
• semi-norm, seminorm
Source: Wiktionary
Mis*no"mer, n. Etym: [OF. pref. mes- amiss, wrong (L. minus less) + F. nommer to name, L. nominare, fr. nomen name. See Name.]
Definition: The misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, as in a complaint or indictment; any misnaming of a person or thing; a wrong or inapplicable name or title. Many of the changes, by a great misnomer, called parliamentary "reforms". Burke. The word "synonym" is fact a misnomer. Whatel
Mis*no"mer, v. t.
Definition: To misname. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 March 2025
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