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misconception in German

misconception in German is Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis — misconception means an idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.

misconception in German

Fehlannahme
noun
Irrglaube
noun
Missverständnis
noun
falsche Auffassung
noun
irrige Vorstellung
noun

What does "misconception" mean?

  1. noun An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.
    "There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity."
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misconception in a sentence

  • There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
  • You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.

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What is "misconception" in German?
"misconception" in German is Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis. misconception means: An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.
Are there other ways to say "misconception" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "misconception": Fehlannahme, Irrglaube, Missverständnis, falsche Auffassung, irrige Vorstellung.
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