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misunderstanding vs misconception

misconception vs misunderstanding

misunderstanding and misconception both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misunderstanding Yes No No No
misconception Yes No No No
As nouns, misconception is a hypernym of misunderstanding; that is, misconception is a word with a broader meaning than misunderstanding:
  • misunderstanding: an understanding of something that is not correct
  • misconception: an incorrect conception
misunderstanding (noun) misconception (noun)
an understanding of something that is not correct an incorrect conception
putting the wrong interpretation on
Difference between misunderstanding and misconception

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