misconception

[ mis-kuh n-sep-shuh n ]

/ ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /

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noun

an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.

Nearby words

miscolor, miscommunicate, miscommunication, misconceive, misconceived, misconception, misconduct, misconstruction, misconstrue, miscopy, miscounsel

Origin of misconception

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

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Examples from the Web for misconception

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.
High Rents Are Killing the Restaurant Capital|Will Doig|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If The Biggest Loser could correct this misconception, it would do a lot to reduce anti-obesity prejudice.
‘The Biggest Loser’ Could Be TV’s Most Important Show Ever|Daniela Drake|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But in most emergencies, anyone taking a closer look would find that misconception countered by the reality of African leadership.
Why the US-Africa Summit Was Important and Why It Wasn't Enough|John Prendergast|August 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So why the misconception about what the Bronies are, and what they stand for?
Inside the Bizarre World of ‘Bronies,’ Adult Male Fans of ‘My Little Pony’|Kevin Fallon|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thus far we have proceeded, I trust, without much risk of misconception.
Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind (Vol. 1 of 3)|Thomas Brown
The popular idea of a wealth of flowers in tropical jungles is a misconception.
Ranching, Sport and Travel|Thomas Carson
Why, when you could have so easily explained this misconception on my part, did you not take the trouble of doing so?
The Fortunes Of Glencore|Charles James Lever
In their opinion, these criticisms of the standard wage are based on a misconception of the place of the wage earner in industry.
The Settlement of Wage Disputes|Herbert Feis
This is their great mistake, and arises from a misconception of the character and ways of Deity.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany

British Dictionary definitions for misconception

misconception

/ (ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən) /

noun

a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude

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Word Origin and History for misconception

misconception

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

misconception

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