misconception

[mis-kuh n-sep-shuh n]

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noun

an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.

Origin of misconception

First recorded in 1655–65; mis-¹ + conception

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Contemporary Examples

I think a misconception everybody has is that I had an ulterior motive.
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“I think people have the misconception that restaurants are rolling in it,” Pemoulie says.
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If The Biggest Loser could correct this misconception, it would do a lot to reduce anti-obesity prejudice.
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But in most emergencies, anyone taking a closer look would find that misconception countered by the reality of African leadership.
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So why the misconception about what the Bronies are, and what they stand for?
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Historical Examples

The misconception is in supposing that you sail this ship instead of John Truck.
Homeward Bound
James Fenimore Cooper
Be pleased to bear in mind that this is no case of a misconception or a mistake.
Lord Kilgobbin
Charles Lever
It would be easy to assure him that the whole was a misconception,—a mistake of meaning.
Roland Cashel
Charles James Lever
"Then perhaps I lie under some misconception," said the Major, courteously.
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Charles James Lever
You will, I feel sure, pardon his misconception of the circumstances.
The O'Ruddy
Stephen Crane

British Dictionary definitions for misconception

misconception

noun

a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude

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Word Origin and History for misconception

n.

1660s, from mis- (1) + conception. Related: Misconceptions.

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Examples from the Web for misconception

Contemporary Examples

I think a misconception everybody has is that I had an ulterior motive.

“I think people have the misconception that restaurants are rolling in it,” Pemoulie says.

If The Biggest Loser could correct this misconception, it would do a lot to reduce anti-obesity prejudice.

But in most emergencies, anyone taking a closer look would find that misconception countered by the reality of African leadership.

So why the misconception about what the Bronies are, and what they stand for?

Historical Examples

The misconception is in supposing that you sail this ship instead of John Truck.

Be pleased to bear in mind that this is no case of a misconception or a mistake.

It would be easy to assure him that the whole was a misconception,—a mistake of meaning.

"Then perhaps I lie under some misconception," said the Major, courteously.

You will, I feel sure, pardon his misconception of the circumstances.

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Word Origin and History for misconception

n.

Origin of misconception