Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
common misconception
Phrase
/ˈkɒmən ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/
Definition
A widespread but incorrect belief or idea.
Examples
- One common misconception is that bats are blind.
- An example of a common misconception is that humans swallow an average of eight spiders a year while sleeping.
- Many people have the common misconception that hair and nails continue to grow after death.
Meaning
A common misconception refers to an idea or belief that many people hold, but which is not true. These misconceptions can arise from misunderstanding facts, outdated information, or simply from the way information is presented.
Synonyms
- False belief
- Misunderstanding
- Fallacy
- Delusion
- Myth
