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 Definitions of preconception  [ˌpri kənˈsɛp ʃən]  

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Definition of 'preconception' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) preconception
a conception or opinion formed beforehand.

2.  preconception
a prejudice or bias.

Etymology:  (1615–25)

Definition of 'preconception' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
"he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"

2. (noun) bias, prejudice, preconception
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation


Definition of 'preconception' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) preconception
the act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed



'preconception' - Nearby Entries  

preconceive  preconceived notion  preconceived opinion  preconception  preconcerted  precondition  preconditioned  



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