misconception
[ mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn ]
/ ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /
noun
an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
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Origin of misconception
First recorded in 1655–65; mis-1 + conception
Words nearby misconception
miscolor, miscommunicate, miscommunication, misconceive, misconceived, misconception, misconduct, misconstruction, misconstrue, miscopy, miscounsel
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misconception
/ (ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən) /
noun
a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude
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