Misconception

/ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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

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"A common misconception about Christopher Columbus is that he once impressed a tribe of natives by predicting the lunar eclipse. The truth of the matter is that he CAUSED it."

Etymology

From mis- + conception.

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