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misconcede

verb; derivation affixation
To admit a false statement as true unknowingly
 
This term is likely the result of speakers that know how to use its root word, "concede", prefixing the word without realizing a new word is being created. It was likely coined similarly to a word such as "misconception." Its root is likely to be used in an academic or formal context, being typical in writing. Thus, it is likely this word arose from a similar context as well. Speaker likely coined the term in order to express in a creative way that a mistaken assumption or agreement was made.
Etymology : Elements "com(n)"(with/together) + "cede(re)"(to give way/grant) plus prefix "mis" (bad/wrong)
Source : "I had misconceded defeat, but turns out I won!" Conversation with friend 11/05/10
Last modified: 9 December 2010


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