A misconception is a wrong idea or misunderstanding about something—when someone believes something is true, but it’s actually incorrect.
💬 Simple meaning
👉 A belief that is not true because of wrong information or misunderstanding.
🧠 Examples
- “You only use 10% of your brain” → common misconception
- “Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis” → misconception
- “Bats are blind” → misconception
🔍 Why misconceptions happen
- Lack of correct information
- Hearing something repeatedly (even if false)
- Misinterpreting facts
- Cultural myths or old beliefs
🆚 Similar words
- Myth
- False belief
- Misunderstanding
🗣️ Example sentence
- “There’s a misconception that all fats are unhealthy.”
If you want, I can list common misconceptions about health, science, or daily life 👍
