Misconception
/mɪskəˈnsɛpʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.
Sentence Examples
It's a common misconception.
Believing nectarines to be a crossbreed of plums and peaches is a widespread misconception.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is a common ____ that bats are completely blind in fact, most species can actually see quite well in the dark.