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misconception Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of misconception?

The plural of misconception is misconceptions.

/ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/

What Does Misconception Mean?

As a noun, misconception means A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.

Quick Facts About Misconception

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən//
Syllables	1
Antonyms	concept, construct and conception
Plural	misconceptions

Misconception Definition (Noun)

A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.

Synonyms of Misconception

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Antonyms of Misconception

concept construct conception

Misconception in a Sentence

There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.

You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.

He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl.

Word Forms & Grammar

misconception (countable and uncountable, plural misconceptions)

Words That Rhyme With Misconception

perception conception deception inception reception misperception exception take exception self-deception preconception contraception extrasensory perception cordial reception favorable reception interception auditory perception visual perception sound perceptionspeech perceptionelectronic deception taste perception imitative electronic deception manipulative electronic deception musical perception electronic imitative deceptionelectronic manipulative deceptiontouch perceptionimmaculate conceptionolfactory perceptionwedding reception

Origin of Misconception

From mis- + conception.

Misconception Pronunciation

Misconception is pronounced //ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən// and has 1 syllable.

Misconception: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is misconception?

Misconception is a noun.

What is the opposite of misconception?

Words opposite in meaning to misconception are concept, construct and conception.