Wordiyomisnomer
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmɪsˈnəʊmə(r)/🇺🇸 US/mis'nәumә/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A wrong or misleading name or term used for a person, place, or thing.
用词不当；误称；不恰当的名称
v.
To use an incorrect or misleading name for someone or something.
误称；用不当名称称呼
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.a misnomer是用词不当
- 2.prove a misnomer被证明是用词不当
- 3.is a misnomer名称不当
Example Sentences
- 1.
Calling it a smartphone is a misnomer — it is really a pocket computer.
- 2.
The term "starfish" is a [misnomer]; they are not fish at all.
- 3.
Calling it a [misnomer] for the disease led to confusion among patients.