Misconception

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒmɪskÉ™nˈsÉ›pʃən/

Origin

misconceive + -tion

Full definition of misconception

Noun

1. a mistaken belief, a wrong ideaThere are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.He thought that a misconception meant becoming pregnant with a girl.