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Antonyms for misconception


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mis-kuh n-sep-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən



Definition of misconception

Origin :
  • 1660s, from mis- (1) + conception. Related: Misconceptions.
  • noun wrong idea, impression
Example sentences :
  • The misconception is in supposing that you sail this ship instead of John Truck.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Be pleased to bear in mind that this is no case of a misconception or a mistake.
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • It would be easy to assure him that the whole was a misconception,—a mistake of meaning.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "Then perhaps I lie under some misconception," said the Major, courteously.
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • You will, I feel sure, pardon his misconception of the circumstances.
  • Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane
  • But before I proceed, let me protect myself from misconception by one or two remarks.
  • Extract from : « The Teacher » by Jacob Abbott
  • He nodded, thinking it well to leave her misconception uncorrected.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • This misconception of human nature has not yet become entirely obsolete.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Anyone who writes on such a question is, I know, very open to misconception.
  • Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • It is a misconception to regard this answer of the god as equivocal.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow

Synonyms for misconception

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