misconception
noun
an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
misconceptions
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pluralof misconception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The misconceptions about “Western functional art,” as it’s called throughout, are dismissed right away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
"There are still widespread misconceptions surrounding how and why hormones impact women's health and wellbeing."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“And why I bring that up is, you know, there’s a lot of misconceptions and tropes about who student loan borrowers are, and who are the ones who are falling behind.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Her mind was reeling with misconceptions and abysmal value judgments.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
