PRECONCEPTION

preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion

(noun) an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; “he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions”

bias, prejudice, preconception

(noun) a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

preconception (plural preconceptions)

An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.

Adjective

preconception (not comparable)

(medicine) Preconceptional.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre`con*cep"tion, n.

Definition: The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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