Misnomer
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A misnomer is a wrong or inaccurate name or designation. This generally refers to objects that to not fit the meaning of their name.
Examples
- Big Bang- a bang is a loud sound, and sound needs a medium to travel through. No medium was present in order for there to be an audible sound when the big bang supposedly occurred.
- Bulbapedia- a wiki that covers all topics related to Pokémon, not just Bulbasaur.
- Pro-choice- a term used by liberals that refers only to the consideration of the mother's "choice" in regards to abortion.
- Progressive- while the term in a general sense is supposed to refer to progress, progressives actually favor regressive policies.