Mistaken

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɪsˈteɪkÉ™n/
• Rhymes: -eɪkÉ™n

Verb

1. Past participle of mistakeI'm frequently mistaken for my brother.

Full definition of mistaken

Adjective

1. Erroneous.This is a clear case of mistaken identity.
2. (with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.I think you must be mistaken.He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.

Usage notes

The phrase if I'm not mistaken (and variations) is used to indicate that one is uncertain about something one has said.

Nouns to which mistaken is often applied: identity, belief, notion, view, assumption, impression, idea, thinking, identification, diagnosis, interpretation, person, opinion, conclusion, judgment, conception, perception, theory, reading, concept.

Derived terms

• mistaken identity

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