Synonyms for misnomer
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A mistake in the naming of a person or place; a misidentification.
Related words
- Word family
- misnominal
Forms
- Plural
- misnomers → caconyms, misnames, misappellations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| misnomer | steady | |
| misname | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- caconym, misname
- 14 letters
- misappellation