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Misconception vs Misinterpret - What's the difference?

misconception | misinterpret |

As a noun misconception

is a mistaken belief, a wrong idea.

As a verb misinterpret is

to make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

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.

    misinterpret

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2012 , date=August 5 , author=Nathan Rabin , title=TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993) citation , page= , passage=For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober. }}

    Derived terms

    * misinterpretable * misinterpretation * misinterpreter