Can you give me examples of "popular misconception"?

It is a popular misconception that goldfish have a three-second memory. There is a popular misconception that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. One popular misconception is that bats are blind. A popular misconception is that bulls are enraged by the color red. There is a popular misconception that lightning never strikes the same place twice.

What are some alternatives to "popular misconception"?

common misconception widespread misconception widely held misconception prevalent misconception misconception held by many

Can you give me examples of "misconception"?

There is a misconception that all bats are blind. It's a common misconception that bulls are enraged by the color red. The idea that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a misconception. One misconception is that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a misconception.

What are some alternatives to "misconception"?

false belief mistaken idea incorrect belief fallacy myth

Which is correct:
"popular misconception" or "misconception"?

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popular misconception

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a widely held but incorrect belief.

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This phrase is used to describe a misconception that is widely held by a large number of people.

Examples:

It is a popular misconception that goldfish have a three-second memory.
There is a popular misconception that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
One popular misconception is that bats are blind.
A popular misconception is that bulls are enraged by the color red.
There is a popular misconception that lightning never strikes the same place twice.

Alternatives:

common misconception
widespread misconception
widely held misconception
prevalent misconception
misconception held by many

misconception

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a mistaken idea or belief.

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This phrase is used to describe a mistaken idea or belief, without emphasizing the widespread nature of the misconception.

Examples:

There is a misconception that all bats are blind.
It's a common misconception that bulls are enraged by the color red.
The idea that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a misconception.
One misconception is that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a misconception.

Alternatives:

false belief
mistaken idea
incorrect belief
fallacy
myth

Both 'popular misconception' and 'misconception' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Popular misconception' refers to a widely held but incorrect belief, while 'misconception' simply means a mistaken idea or belief. The addition of 'popular' emphasizes the widespread nature of the misconception.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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Which is correct: "popular misconception" or "misconception"?

popular misconception

misconception

Which is correct:
"popular misconception" or "misconception"?