Misconception
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misconception is a noun meaning A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
Meaning
A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
Example Sentences
There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.
He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl.
It is a common misconception that anal intercourse is an exclusively homosexual male practice. […] As elsewhere in Africa, little data exist on the role of anal sex in HIV acquisition in women in the general population […]
Word Forms
- misconceptions
Antonyms for misconception
Common opposites include concept, construct, conception.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misperception, misinterpretation, miscalculation, misjudgement, mistake, misunderstanding.
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