Definition of Misnomer
Misnomer
mis·no·mer


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a wrong name or misapplied or inappropriate designation;

e.g. Dwight's title as 'Assistant Regional Manager' is a misnomer because he is actually just an assistant to the regional manager.

(noun)
an error in naming something or someone;

e.g. The term 'morning sickness' is a misnomer since women usually experience the sickness and nausea at any time during the day.



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