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Definition of misperception

misperception

/ˌmɪspərˈsɛpʃən/
mis · per · cep · tion
Plural:misperceptions
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Adjective:misperceptive
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• noun

1

A false or inaccurate perception, understanding, or interpretation of something.

Example

"The public health campaign aimed to correct the common misperception that antibiotics can cure viral infections."

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misophonic
misoprostol
misperceive
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misplace
misplaced
misplacement

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly') and 'perception', which derives from the Latin 'perceptio' ('a receiving or collecting, apprehension'), from 'percipere' ('to seize or understand entirely').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misperception. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misperception
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