misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn]

noun

1. an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.

misconception

/ ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of misconception¹

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

Example Sentences

There’s a misconception that spouses get two benefits, but that’s not the case.

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Plus, genetically engineered babies, antidepressant misconceptions and the first new malaria drug in years, in this issue of the WSJ Health newsletter.

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There is often a misconception that the two-child limit affects the payment of child benefit, because it is called the two-child benefit cap.

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Antidepressants may be trending, but misconceptions about the commonly prescribed medications abound.

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Jane Boulton, one of the stars of Airline, joked that the TV documentary led to the "misconception that a lot of people missed their flight".

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Related Words

• delusion 
• fallacy 
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• misunderstanding