Meaning of the word misconception in English

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misconception

US /ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/

Noun

1.

an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation:

Example:
We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.
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