preconception Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; prepossession; preconceived opinion; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
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noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bias; prejudice.
WordNet
Pre`con*cep"tion noun
Definitions
The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.
