What is another word for erroneous belief?
Pronunciation: [ɛɹˈə͡ʊni͡əs bɪlˈiːf] (IPA) 
An erroneous belief is a belief that is not based on reality or truth. It may be a misconception, a false impression, a mistaken notion, or a misbelief. There are several synonyms for the term "erroneous belief", including fallacy, delusion, fiction, misconception, misinterpretation, superstition, and myth. A fallacy can refer to a belief that is based on a flawed logical argument, while a delusion may refer to a belief that is held despite evidence to the contrary. Fiction often refers to a belief in a story or idea that is fictional rather than factual, while a superstition is a belief in something supernatural that has no evidence to support it. Misconception, misinterpretation, and myth all refer to beliefs that are not based on fact or reality.
