misconception

American  

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /

noun

1. an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.

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misconception British  

/ ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of misconception

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

Example Sentences

That misconception, they say, contributes to the glut of plastic piling up in our rivers and oceans, and inside our bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's more action packed and I think the misconceptions are going to slowly go away once people watch it more and more."

From BBC

Oliver hopes people can learn more about the deaf community by watching Hold My Hand, and also challenge some misconceptions.

From BBC

As the debate rages in some states, the biggest misconception is that this is a tuition voucher program.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a common misconception that salads are at their peak during the warm seasons.

From Salon

Related Words

• delusion
• fallacy
• misinterpretation
• misunderstanding