misconception
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
mis- + conception
PronunciationEdit
NounEdit
misconception (countable and uncountable, plural misconceptions)
- a mistaken belief, a wrong idea
- 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.
TranslationsEdit
a mistaken belief
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