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Misconceived: meaning, definitions and examples

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misconceived

 

[ˌmɪs.kənˈsiːvd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

misunderstanding concept

Misconceived refers to an idea or belief that has been formed incorrectly or inaccurately. This term often pertains to misunderstandings that arise from incorrect assumptions or flawed reasoning. A misconception can lead to errors in judgment and can persist until corrected. The misinterpretation often results from a lack of information or from preconceived notions that skew understanding. It is vital to address misconceived ideas promptly to foster clarity and understanding.

Synonyms

miscalculated, misjudged, mistaken, misunderstood.

Examples of usage

  • Her misconceived notions about the project led to confusion.
  • The misconceived belief in the efficacy of the drug was widespread.
  • They had misconceived the intentions behind his actions.
  • His misconceived understanding of the law resulted in legal troubles.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word combines 'mis-', meaning wrongly, with 'conceive', which comes from Latin meaning to form or imagine.
  • It first appeared in English literature during the late 14th century, emphasizing misunderstanding or incorrect notions.

Psychology

  • Misconceptions can lead to cognitive biases, where people are influenced by their beliefs rather than facts.
  • Social psychology shows that when a group holds a misconception, it can become a collective belief, difficult to change even with evidence.

Education

  • In classrooms, students may hold misconceptions that hinder learning; educators often focus on addressing these misunderstandings.
  • Active learning strategies can help clarify misconceived ideas by encouraging questions and discussions.

Pop Culture

  • Many popular movies play on the theme of misconceptions, where characters misunderstand each other, creating humor or drama.
  • Misconceptions about historical events are common in films, prompting viewers to question the accuracy of what they see.

Science

  • In the scientific method, misconceptions can lead to incorrect hypotheses, making it crucial to question assumptions.
  • The idea of 'clickbait' online often leads to misconceptions, as headlines can misrepresent the content of articles, misleading readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "misconceived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal interpretado

🇮🇳 गलत समझा हुआ

🇩🇪 missverstanden

🇮🇩 salah paham

🇺🇦 неправильно зрозумілий

🇵🇱 źle zrozumiany

🇯🇵 誤解された

🇫🇷 mal compris

🇪🇸 malentendido

🇹🇷 yanlış anlaşılan

🇰🇷 잘못 이해된

🇸🇦 فهم خاطئ

🇨🇿 špatně pochopený

🇸🇰 nesprávne pochopený

🇨🇳 误解的

🇸🇮 narobe razumljen

🇮🇸 misskilinn

🇰🇿 қате түсінілген

🇬🇪 არასწორად გაგებული

🇦🇿 səhv başa düşülmüş

🇲🇽 malentendido

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,860, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.