misconception
noun/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,402 most common English word
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate idea or belief about something.
Example sentence
Many people share the common misconception that eating carrots will dramatically improve their eyesight.
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