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Definition of Preconception
1. Noun. An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence. "He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
Exact synonyms: Parti Pris, Preconceived Idea, Preconceived Notion, Preconceived Opinion, Prepossession
Generic synonyms: Opinion, Persuasion, Sentiment, Thought, View
Derivative terms: Preconceive, Prepossess
Generic synonyms: Opinion, Persuasion, Sentiment, Thought, View
Derivative terms: Preconceive, Prepossess
2. Noun. A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
Exact synonyms: Bias, Prejudice
Specialized synonyms: Taboo, Tabu, Irrational Hostility, Experimenter Bias, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Racism, Tendentiousness
Generic synonyms: Partiality, Partisanship
Derivative terms: Bias, Bias, Prejudice, Prejudice, Prejudicial, Prejudicious
Specialized synonyms: Taboo, Tabu, Irrational Hostility, Experimenter Bias, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Racism, Tendentiousness
Generic synonyms: Partiality, Partisanship
Derivative terms: Bias, Bias, Prejudice, Prejudice, Prejudicial, Prejudicious
Definition of Preconception
1. n. The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.
Definition of Preconception
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