misconception
noun/ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
/ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
[countable, uncountable]- misconception (about something) a belief or an idea that is not based on correct information, or that is not understood by people
- frequently held misconceptions about the disease
- a popular misconception (= one that a lot of people have)
- Let me deal with some common misconceptions.
- Their views are based on misconception and prejudice.
Extra Examples- We hope the documentary will dispel certain misconceptions about the disease.
- popular misconceptions about AIDS
- A popular misconception is that immigration is bad for the economy.
- I get annoyed by people's misconceptions about older employees.
- It's a common misconception that people who live together have the same rights as a married couple.
- It's a widespread misconception that only women get breast cancer.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- popular
- widespread
- …
- have
- hold
- give rise to
- …
- be based on something
- arise
- misconception about
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