MISCONCEPTION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

misconception

noun

ˌmis-kən-ˈsep-shən

Definition of misconception

as in myth

a false idea or belief it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space

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truth
verity

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Recent Examples of misconception There are plenty of opinions about the new class of drugs, some of which are backed up by facts or misconceptions. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Growth Without Compromise There’s a misconception that wholesale growth always comes at the expense of brand control. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The bald-faced hornet misconception Despite its common name, the bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is actually a type of yellow jacket. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 To hear Karrahbooo tell it now, one of the most lasting misconceptions is also one of the simplest. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misconception

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Noun

Whether it’s described by matrices or anything else, quantum mechanics is still discoverable in a way that myth is not.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Our movements should not be so vulnerable to the myth of individual leaders.

— Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

The Reds tied the score in the bottom half on Swanson’s run-scoring throwing error at shortstop and Ke’Bryan Hayes’ RBI single.

— Gary Schatz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Let the machines do what’s mechanical—generating practice problems, flagging errors, grading the responses that are beyond discussion.

— Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of error

Noun

The secret behind the Miramar jean is Rag & Bone’s signature printing technique, which creates a shockingly convincing denim illusion on soft terry cloth.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
The effect created the illusion of two ships, leaving the enemy unsure which one to target.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of illusion

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