noun
misconception
mihs-kuhn-SEHP-shuhn
noun
1
An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.
"It's a common misconception that goldfish only have a three-second memory."
"The teacher spent the lesson correcting misconceptions about the moon landing."
How to Use Misconception
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular belief that just isn't true.
Common pairings
a common misconception
popular misconception
correct a misconception
Word Forms
misconceptions plural
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Etymology
From mis- + conception, "a wrongly formed idea."