Misconception

A misconception is a belief which is perhaps understandable, but wrong.

For example, many people believe that Frankenstein is the name of the monster in the story Frankenstein, but Frankenstein is really the man who created the monster.[1]

References
  1. "Experts unveil life's top 50 misconceptions that have become 'facts'". Mail Online. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
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