misconception
gb/mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/ us/mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Engleză
~ 8100
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B2
entity
1
wrong idea or belief
A wrong idea that people have because they do not understand something correctly.
Tipar de utilizare:
a misconception about [something] / the misconception that [clause]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse 'misconception' with 'misunderstanding'. 'Misconception' usually refers to a wrong belief about facts or how something works (for example, science, health, grammar), while 'misunderstanding' is more general and is very common for problems in communication between people. Another common issue is article use: in most cases you should say 'a misconception' or 'the misconception that...', not just 'misconception' on its own.
Sinonime
misunderstanding (Can refer to a wrong idea, but is also often used for failures to communicate between people; less formal than 'misconception'.)
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mistaken belief (More explicit and slightly more formal; stresses that the belief is wrong.)
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myth (Often used for a widely repeated but false belief, sometimes sounding more casual or journalistic.)
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fallacy (Formal and logical; often used when the belief is based on wrong reasoning or argument.)
Antonime
accurate understanding (Direct opposite: having a correct mental picture instead of a wrong one.)
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fact (Opposes the idea that something is wrongly believed; a fact is something true and verifiable.)
Colocații
common misconception
|popular misconception
|widespread misconception
|a misconception about
|the misconception that
|clear up a misconception
Teme
thinking
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- It is a common misconception that vaccines weaken the immune system.
- The article aims to correct the misconception that all carbs are bad for you.
- There’s a widespread misconception about how much data social media apps collect.
- Many people still operate under the misconception that climate change is a distant problem.
- The teacher clarified a major misconception about how interest rates actually work.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- There is a common misconception that cats do not like people.
- The doctor tried to fix the misconception about how the medicine works.
- Many students have a misconception about the meaning of this word.
- We need to clear up the misconception that this food is unhealthy.
- He was under the misconception that the shop was open 24 hours.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
misconception
IPA
GB/mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
US/mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
Silabe și accent
mis - con - cep - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: misconception
- Plural: misconception, misconceptions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
misconceptions
noun
Core family
Related words
conceptually
adverb
conceptualize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
conceptualization
noun
Expresii
a common misconception
1/ə kˈɑmən mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
widely shared wrong belief
A wrong idea that many people have.
Exemple
- It’s a common misconception that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day.
- A common misconception is that all fats are bad for you.
clear up a misconception
1/klˈɪɹ ˈʌp ə mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
remove a wrong belief
To explain something so that a wrong idea about it goes away.
Exemple
- The expert joined the show to clear up a common misconception about dieting.
- Let me clear up a misconception: this software does not track your location.
correct a misconception
1/kɚˈɛkt ə mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
fix a wrong belief
To make someone’s wrong idea become a right idea.
Exemple
- Teachers often need to correct misconceptions about basic science concepts.
- The report helps correct the misconception that older workers are less productive.
dispel a misconception
1/dɪspˈɛl ə mɪskənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formally remove a wrong belief
To make a wrong idea go away, especially by giving clear information.
Exemple
- The campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about mental illness.
- This study helps dispel the misconception that video games are always harmful.
the misconception that
1/ðə mɪskənsˈɛpʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
phrase to introduce a wrong belief
A phrase used before saying exactly what wrong idea someone has.
Exemple
- The misconception that success comes quickly can lead to frustration.
- We need to address the misconception that mental health problems are a sign of weakness.
under the misconception that
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə mɪskənsˈɛpʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
believing something that is wrong
To wrongly believe that something is true.
Exemple
- She was under the misconception that the meeting had been cancelled.
- Many voters were under the misconception that their taxes would not increase.