misnomers Antonyms
Meaning of misnomers
misnomers
a wrong name or inappropriate designation, the misnaming of a person in a legal document or proceeding (as in a complaint or indictment), the institution of proceedings against and service of process on the correct party using the incorrect name compare idem sonans, a wrong or unsuitable name, the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, a use of a wrong or inappropriate name
misnomers Sentence Examples
- The term "dumbbell" is a misnomer, as the object is far from mindless.
- The "greenhouse effect" is a misnomer, since greenhouses actually trap heat rather than producing it.
- "Dry cleaning" is a misnomer, as the process typically involves the use of solvents rather than water.
- The "Great Depression" is a misnomer, as it was a global phenomenon rather than solely affecting the United States.
- "Field hockey" is a misnomer, as the sport is typically played on artificial turf or indoor surfaces.
- "Ice cream" is a misnomer, as it does not actually contain cream.
- "Penthouse" is a misnomer, as the term originally referred to a small room on the roof of a building.
- "Million dollar listings" are often a misnomer, as they may actually sell for less than a million dollars.
- "Ozone layer" is a misnomer, as the ozone is not concentrated in a single layer but is instead distributed throughout the atmosphere.
- "Summer" is a misnomer in the Southern Hemisphere, where it occurs during the months of December to February.
FAQs About the word misnomers
a wrong name or inappropriate designation, the misnaming of a person in a legal document or proceeding (as in a complaint or indictment), the institution of pro
nicknames, designations,monikers, diminutives, nomenclatures, forenames, pseudonyms, appellatives, cognomina,appellations
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The term "dumbbell" is a misnomer, as the object is far from mindless.
The "greenhouse effect" is a misnomer, since greenhouses actually trap heat rather than producing it.
"Dry cleaning" is a misnomer, as the process typically involves the use of solvents rather than water.
The "Great Depression" is a misnomer, as it was a global phenomenon rather than solely affecting the United States.
