Meaning & use
misconception
A belief or idea that is incorrect because it is based on faulty understanding or reasoning.
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It is a common misconception that reading in dim light permanently damages your eyesight.
The teacher spent the lesson correcting misconceptions students had about basic probability.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with "common" or "popular" to describe widely held but false beliefs.
Words with a similar meaning
misunderstandingfallacy
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