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Misconception vs Misinformation - What's the difference?

misconception | misinformation |

As nouns the difference between misconception and misinformation

is that misconception is a mistaken belief, a wrong idea while misinformation is information that is incorrect.

misconception

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a mistaken belief, a wrong idea
  • There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
    You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.
    He thought that a misconception meant becoming pregnant with a girl.

    misinformation

    Noun

    (-)
  • Information that is incorrect.
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