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Misconception

//ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A mistaken belief, a wrong idea. countable, uncountable

    "There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity."

  2. 2
    an incorrect conception wordnet

Etymology

From mis- + conception.

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