misconception

/'miskən'sepʃn/

Thân thiện

Many people have a misconception that bats are blind.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an incorrect conception