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misconception::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | thought, idea |
| Has types | error, fallacy, false belief, fancy, fantasy, hallucination, illusion, mirage, misapprehension, mistake, misunderstanding, phantasy, self-deceit, self-deception, delusion, unsoundness, erroneous belief |
| Derivation | misconceive |
Examples of misconception
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One common misconception was the Government should provide financial assistance.
From the nzherald.co.nz
This myth may stem from a misconception about what we do when we wash our hands.
From the abcnews.go.com
Success will be denied you if you make a miscalculation or form a misconception.
From the kansas.com
One misconception is that your extracurricular activities have to be altruistic.
From the businessweek.com
He said it's a misconception that the Republican Party is all white businessmen.
From the toledoblade.com
That's where Lauren Zander and the second misconception about his story come in.
From the businessweek.com
There's also the misconception about Harlech's actual role in those collections.
From the independent.co.uk
The idea that Congress has been dragging its heels is partially a misconception.
From the businessweek.com
This misconception arose when early biographers equated French and English feet.
From the economist.com
- An incorrect conception
- This list of common or popular misconceptions contains some fallacious, misleading, or otherwise flawed ideas which are well-documented to be both widely believed and factually incorrect.
- "Misconception" is the fifth episode in the second series of the long-running crime drama television series Law & Order. It was aired on October 15, 1991.
- Misconceptions is an American sitcom television series for The WB Network for the 2005-2006 season that never aired. It featured Jane Leeves and French Stewart. Six episodes were ordered at the time of the show's announcement. ...
- A mistaken belief, a wrong idea
- (Misconceptions) Even though HELOCs work like a credit card, homeowners must always remember that the loan is secured by their home. While a credit card is an unsecured debt, missing payments on a HELOC can lead to foreclosure.
- (misconceived) Having no foundation, or no reasonable prospect of success.
- Incorrect interpretation/understanding, delusion, wrong idea, misunderstanding, error, misreading, illusion
- Paul and Shannon Morell and Angela Hunt, Howard, May 2010.
