B2nounacademiceducation
US/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/
UK/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/
a wrong idea that many people believe because they understand something badly
In context
There is a common misconception that we only use ten percent of our brains.
The article tries to clear up a few misconceptions about vaccines.
It is a misconception that older people cannot learn new skills.
Words that go with misconception
adjective + noun
- common misconceptionThis is a common misconception about sleep.
- popular misconceptionIt is a popular misconception that bats are blind.
- widespread misconceptionA widespread misconception says that sugar makes children hyper.
verb + noun
- clear up a misconceptionThe teacher cleared up a misconception about grammar.
- correct a misconceptionWe must correct this misconception.
noun + preposition
- misconception aboutThere is a misconception about this disease.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a misconception for this topicCorrect: a misconception about this topic