Misgrasp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪsɡɹæsp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misgrasp is a noun meaning A failure to grasp or understand; misapprehension.
Meaning
A failure to grasp or understand; misapprehension.
More Meanings
- To fail to correctly understand; misunderstand.
Example Sentences
Harding (1986) argues that a leap to relativism is not necessary and that it “misgrasps” feminist critiques.
When the waiter brought me a large white cup and saucer, I concluded that either he or I had misgrasped the situation.
They all reflect to a greater or lesser degree, in the language and explanatory material employed, the same misgrasp of biological theory mentioned before.
In the eyes of someone who holds either that a norm is valid, or indeed, that there is a rational validation for norms, treating a norm in terms of its function is to misgrasp the idea of norms.
Word Forms
- misgrasps
- misgrasping
- misgrasped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misapprehension, misappreciation, misunderstanding, miscomprehension, misknowledge, misprision.
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