misconception
|mis-con-cep-tion|
B2
/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/
incorrect belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconception' originates from the Latin word 'conceptio,' where 'concipere' meant 'to take in or conceive.'
Historical Evolution
'conceptio' transformed into the Old French word 'conception,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conception' with the prefix 'mis-' added to denote incorrectness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of conceiving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an incorrect understanding or belief.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.
There is a common misconception that all bats are blind.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35