misconception
/'miskən'sepʃn/
Definition
Noun: An incorrect or mistaken understanding, belief, or idea about something. It is a view or opinion that is wrong because it is based on faulty thinking or a lack of accurate information.
Usage
A "misconception" is a false or inaccurate concept held by a person or group. It is used to describe a belief that is commonly held but incorrect. The word is often used in discussions aimed at correcting errors in understanding.
Examples
- There is a common misconception that bats are blind.
- The article aims to correct several misconceptions about climate change.
- His argument was based on a fundamental misconception of the historical facts.
Advanced Usage
- "To harbor a misconception": To hold or maintain an incorrect belief.
- Many people still harbor the misconception that all snakes are dangerous.
- "To dispel a misconception": To eliminate or clear away a false idea by providing correct information.
- The professor's lecture helped to dispel many misconceptions about the theory.
Variants and Related Words
- Misconceive (verb): To interpret or understand incorrectly.
- He completely misconceived the intentions behind her offer.
- Misconceived (adjective): Badly planned or judged because of a faulty understanding.
- The policy was well-intentioned but ultimately misconceived.
Synonyms
- Fallacy: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
- Misunderstanding: A failure to understand something correctly.
- Delusion: A belief that is held with strong conviction despite being contradicted by reality.
Antonyms
- Fact: A thing that is known or proved to be true.
- Truth: The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality.
- Understanding: The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something correctly.
Noun
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an incorrect conception
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