Specifically vs Misconception - What's the difference?

specifically | misconception |

As an adverb specifically

is in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.

As a noun misconception is

a mistaken belief, a wrong idea.

specifically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)

in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

* 1994 , Congress of the United States, :

A provision of law may not be construed as requiring a new grant to be awarded to a specified non-Federal Government entity unless that provision of law (1) specifically''' refers to this subsection; '''specifically''' identifies the particular non-Federal Government entity involved; and (3) '''specifically states that the award to that entity is required by such provision of law in contravention of the policy set forth in subsection (a).

* 2009 (last modified), University of North Dakota, Institutional Review Board Standard Operating Procedures: Informed Consent Documentation :

Unless specifically waived by the IRB, all subjects, or their legally authorized representatives, must document that they are consenting to participate in any research project that is approved by the University of North Dakota Institutional Review Board.

* 2010 (last amended), Congress of the United States, :

Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.

* 2011 , Paul Bergman, Sara Berman, The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System :

Many laws are directed specifically at child abuse.

for a specific purpose or reason

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.