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Synonyms for misconception
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : mis-kuh n-sep-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən |
Définition of misconception
Origin :- 1660s, from mis- (1) + conception. Related: Misconceptions.
- noun wrong idea, impression
- 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
Antonyms for misconception
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