English word misconception comes from English conception, English mis- (Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| conception | English (eng) | An image, idea, or notion formed in the mind; a concept, plan or design.. The act of conceiving.. The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm to form a zygote.. The formation of a conceptus or an implanted embryo.. The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.. The start of [...] |
| mis- | English (eng) | Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure. |
| misconception | English (eng) | A mistaken belief, a wrong idea. |