Inaccuracy and Misconception

Inaccuracy

Inaccuracy noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report

Misconception and inaccuracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misconception" instead a noun "Inaccuracy".

Nearby Words: inaccurate, inaccurately

Misconception

Misconception noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: it is a popular misconception that toilets flush in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere

Inaccuracy and misconception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inaccuracy" instead a noun "Misconception".

How words are described

similar similar inaccuracy similar misconception
usual usual inaccuracy usual misconception
small small inaccuracy small misconception
great great inaccuracy great misconception
Other adjectives: little, supposed, major, general, historical, biggest.
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