misconceive

English

Etymology

From Middle English misconceiven, equivalent to mis- +‎ conceive.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

Verb

misconceive (third-person singular simple present misconceives, present participle misconceiving, simple past and past participle misconceived)

1. to misunderstand
   • 1694, William Congreve, The Double-Dealer

     Nay, misconceive me not, madam, when I say I have had a gen'rous and a faithful passion, which you had never favoured, but through revenge and policy.

Derived terms

• misconception