misconception

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an incorrect conception

Etymology

From mis- + conception.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
idea
Narrower (hyponyms)
self-deception, mistake, unsoundness, fallacy, error, illusion
Opposite (antonyms)
concept

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