misconception.

A belief based on an incorrect understanding of something.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• common misconception
• correct a misconception

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The lesson corrected a common misconception about correlation.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Singular misconception; plural misconceptions. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.