misconception
noun
an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
misconceptions
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pluralof misconception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The misconceptions about “Western functional art,” as it’s called throughout, are dismissed right away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
While bankruptcy can be a serious life event, there are also some misconceptions about what it means for your future financial life.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
"I had all these misconceptions about what autism was," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
“It has come to our attention,” my mother begins, “that some serious misconceptions are floating around this house.”
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
