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Misconception vs Misperception - What's the difference?

misconception | misperception |

As nouns the difference between misconception and misperception

is that misconception is a mistaken belief, a wrong idea while misperception is an incorrect perception.

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.

    misperception

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • an incorrect perception