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    misconception
    /ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding: "public misconceptions about antibiotic use"

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  2. MISCONCEPTION definition: 1. an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation: 2. an…. Learn more.

  3. noun. mis· con· cep· tion ˌmis-kən-ˈsep-shən. plural misconceptions. Synonyms of misconception. : a wrong or inaccurate idea or conception. a common/popular misconception. There's this misconception that you get famous and everything is perfect. Chris Daughtry.

  4. A misconception is a conclusion that's wrong because it's based on faulty thinking or facts that are wrong. Your accusation about your brother's role in that unfortunate event at your party may be based on a misconception.

  5. MISCONCEPTION meaning: 1. an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation: 2. an…. Learn more.

  6. A misconception is an idea that is not correct. It is a misconception that Peggy was fabulously wealthy. There are many fears and misconceptions about cancer. Synonyms: delusion, error, misunderstanding, fallacy More Synonyms of misconception. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  7. Misconception definition: an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.. See examples of MISCONCEPTION used in a sentence.

  8. misconception (about something) a belief or an idea that is not based on correct information, or that is not understood by people. frequently held misconceptions about the disease. a popular misconception (= one that a lot of people have) Let me deal with some common misconceptions.

  9. Define misconception. misconception synonyms, misconception pronunciation, misconception translation, English dictionary definition of misconception. n. A mistaken thought, idea, or notion; a misunderstanding: had many misconceptions about the new tax program.

  10. A misconception is an idea that is not correct. It is a misconception that she was fabulously wealthy. American English : misconception / mɪskənˈsɛpʃən /

  11. an understanding of something that is wrong: [ + that ] It's a common misconception that older workers cannot learn to use new technology. (Definition of misconception from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of misconception. in Chinese (Traditional) 誤解,錯誤的想法… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 误解,错误的想法…