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Misconception
noun
/ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/
Word Frequency:
1.2
Definitions
1.
noun
A mistaken belief, a wrong idea
"He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl."
Synonyms
misperception
misinterpretation
miscalculation
misjudgement
mistake
misunderstanding
misapprehension
error
miscommunication
false
disregard
failed
Rhymes With
perception
conception
deception
inception
reception
misperception
exception
take exception
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