misconception
A mistaken belief, a wrong ideaA mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
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» It's a common misconception.
Это распространённое заблуждение. — Karok
Hybrid · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.
Missverständnis, Irrglaube, Fehlannahme
заблужде́ниеzabluždénije
- an incorrect conception
Examples
36 sentencesIt's a common misconception.
ruЭто распространённое заблуждение. — Karok
I think that that's a misconception.
It is a relatively widespread misconception.
deDas ist ein relativ weit verbreiteter Irrtum. — srovorake
This is a relatively widespread misconception.
deDas ist ein relativ weit verbreiteter Irrtum. — srovorake
That is a relatively widespread misconception.
deDas ist ein relativ weit verbreiteter Irrtum. — srovorake
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
plural: misconceptions| Singular | misconception |
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regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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