Definition
misconceptions
noun
- a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or incomplete information
Usage: usually plural; commonly used in educational and scientific contexts
Examples
- Many students have misconceptions about how photosynthesis works.
- The article addresses common misconceptions about climate change.
- One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to spend hours at the gym to get fit.
- Teachers work to correct misconceptions early in the learning process.
- Historical misconceptions about ancient civilizations have been debunked by modern archaeology.
- The survey revealed widespread misconceptions about the causes of poverty.