SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
misconception
noun
An incorrect belief or understanding.
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Incorrect belief
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Usage distinction
Return to topA misconception can persist as a belief; a fallacy may instead concern a specific error in reasoning.
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See misconception in use
The first lesson corrected a common misconception about perspective.
Eleni explained that her concern was the object, not the donor or the volunteer. She also challenged the misconception that a newly painted surface proved the underlying furniture was in good condition.
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