mistaken
|mis-tak-en|
B2
/mɪˈsteɪkən/
(mistake)
error or misunderstanding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistaken' originates from the Old Norse word 'mistaka,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'taka' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'mistaka' transformed into the Middle English word 'mistaken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mistaken.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wrong in opinion or judgment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
wrong in one's opinion or judgment.
He was mistaken about the time of the meeting.
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Adjective 2
identified incorrectly; misidentified.
The mistaken identity led to a lot of confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40