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misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /


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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, and the Alzheimer's Society said it is a common misconception to question whether dementia is a normal part of ageing.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“There is a misconception on how much progress quantum computing has been made on breaking modern encryption methods,” analysts wrote.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

There is a popular misconception that no one beats the market.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

What’s the biggest misconception people have about what a military parent might be like?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Another widespread misconception is that numbers depersonalize or somehow diminish individuality.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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