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Synonyms & Antonyms of misconception
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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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of misconception was in 1614
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