popular misconception

Frequency: 8.821.1 per million words

A mistaken idea that is held by many people.

misconceptionADJECTIVE + misconception

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popular

Examples (10)

  • There are many popular misconceptions about AIDS.
  • It's a popular misconception that humans only use 10% of their brain.
  • The speaker aimed to dispel a popular misconception regarding climate change.
  • One popular misconception is that classical music is boring.
  • This book addresses several popular misconceptions about the Roman Empire.
  • Despite evidence, the popular misconception persists among some people.
  • We need to challenge the popular misconception that all politicians are corrupt.
  • It's a popular misconception that money buys happiness.
  • Their research helped to correct a popular misconception about ancient civilizations.
  • The article sought to clarify a popular misconception about healthy eating.