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misnomer

/mɪsˈnoʊmər/
mis · no · mer mɪs · ˈnoʊ · mər
English Definition
n. wrong name; inappropriate term
中文释义
误称；用词不当
Significado en Español
nombre inapropiado, denominación errónea
한국어 뜻
잘못된 명칭, 부적절한 이름
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tên gọi sai, từ ngữ không chính xác
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Example Sentence

Calling him a "gentle giant" is a complete misnomer.

称他为"温柔的巨人"完全是用词不当。

Synonyms
misleading name inaccuracy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mis-(wrong) + nom(name) + er → misnomer, wrong name.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “misnomer”: The term “hamburger” is a misnomer, given that it contains no ham.

  1. A misrepresentation
  2. B misunderstanding
  3. C nickname
  4. D description
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A — misrepresentation. “misnomer” means n. wrong name; inappropriate term

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Calling the enormous shy giant Tiny was a rather amusing ______.

  1. A fact
  2. B truth
  3. C certainty
  4. D misnomer
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D — misnomer. “misnomer” means n. wrong name; inappropriate term

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Common questions about “misnomer”

What does “misnomer” mean?

misnomer — n. wrong name; inappropriate term. In Chinese: 误称；用词不当.

How do you pronounce “misnomer”?

misnomer is pronounced /mɪsˈnoʊmər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mis · no · mer.

How do you use “misnomer” in a sentence?

Calling him a "gentle giant" is a complete misnomer. (称他为"温柔的巨人"完全是用词不当。)

What are synonyms for “misnomer”?

misleading name, inaccuracy — all close in meaning to misnomer (n. wrong name; inappropriate term).

Is “misnomer” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. misnomer appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “misnomer”?

mis-(wrong) + nom(name) + er → misnomer, wrong name.

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