misconception
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of misconception
First recorded in 1655–65; mis- 1 + conception
Example Sentences
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"I would definitely say it's a massive misconception."
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
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 • Feb. 21, 2026
Perhaps a common misconception about non-alcoholic beverages, also known as mocktails, is that they are inherently boring, lacking the flavor complexities found in cocktails.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
One common misconception: You don’t need to get the flu vaccine if you’ve already had the flu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
Another misconception is that there is necessarily a sharp divide between nomadic hunter-gatherers and sedentary food producers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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