misinformation — false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.
- The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.
- He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.
misinformation
NOUN[/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/]
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Misinformation undergoes transformation into verified information!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Misinformation is a modern English compound formed from the prefix mis- (meaning wrong or incorrect) combined with information (derived from Latin informatio, meaning the act of informing or knowledge conveyed). The term gained widespread usage beginning in the mid-20th century as concerns about inaccurate or false information became more prominent in public discourse.
Breakdown
mis- (wrong, incorrect) + information (knowledge given or conveyed, from Latin informare: in- (in) + formare (to form, shape)). The prefix mis- indicates incorrect or improper application of the root word.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.”
“The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.”
“He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.”
“Teachers must help students identify misinformation in online sources.”
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