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Meaning of MISCONCEPTION

Pronunciation:  `miskun'sepshun

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 Definition: [n]  an incorrect conception
 
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 Antonyms: concept, conception, construct
 
 See Also: delusion, erroneous belief, error, fallacy, false belief, fancy, fantasy, hallucination, idea, illusion, mirage, misapprehension, mistake, misunderstanding, phantasy, self-deceit, self-deception, thought

 

 

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Misconception
Small-town Louisiana physician Daniel Wyatt is delighted to be nominated to the position of Surgeon General of the United States, but a weekend of infidelity, an unwanted pregnancy, and dark accusations could destroy his career, his family, and his life as he becomes involved in an emotional, high-profile case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Reprint.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Mis`con*cep"tion\, n.
Erroneous conception; false opinion; wrong understanding.
--Harvey.
 
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