misconception

Meanings

• Noun

  A belief or idea that is incorrect, often due to lacking essential correct information.

  - "The common misconception that eating carrots improves night vision is a myth."
  - "Despite the scientific evidence, there is still a misconception that vaccines cause autism."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misconception
preconception , conception , reception , deception

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Variants

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labor under the misconception , mis-conception , mis-conceptions , misconception , misconceptions , under the misconception , labor under a delusion , labor under a delusion/misapprehension/misconception , labor under a misapprehension , labor under a misconception

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'mis' meaning 'wrong' and 'conceptio' meaning 'conception'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'misconception' contains all five vowels in English.

2. In the English language, the word 'misconception' has 11 letters.

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Related Concepts

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1. fallacy: A type of misconception that is based on incorrect reasoning or faulty logic.

2. myth: A misconception that is widely believed, often based on folklore or tradition.

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Culture

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In literature, misconceptions are often used to create plot twists and character development. In art, misconceptions can be explored through the use of symbolism and metaphor.

How to Memorize "misconception"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb with a red 'X' through it to represent a misconception.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misconception' with the word 'mistake'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MIS' to remember the definition: Mistakes Incorporated, Sometimes.

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