misapprehension Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an understanding of something that is not correct
    misunderstanding; mistake.
    • he wasn't going to admit his mistake
    • make no mistake about his intentions
    • there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister

WordNet


Mis*ap`pre*hen"sion noun
Definitions
  1. A mistaking or mistake; wrong apprehension of one's meaning of a fact; misconception; misunderstanding.

Webster 1913