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Preconception

Preconception Meaning & Definition
Preconception Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preconception?

[n] an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
[n] a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preconception: bias | parti pris | preconceived idea | preconceived notion | preconceived opinion | prejudice | prepossession

Related Terms | Find terms related to Preconception: assumption | bent | bias | delusion | favoritism | forejudgment | idee fixe | illusion | inclination | jaundice | jaundiced eye | leaning | one-sidedness | parti pris | partialism | partiality | partisanship | preapprehension | preconclusion | preconsideration | predecision | predetermination | predilection | predisposition | prejudgment | prejudication | prejudice | premature judgment | prenotion | prepossession | presumption | presupposal | presupposition | presurmise | twist | undetachment | undispassionateness

See Also | experimenter bias | homophobia | irrational hostility | opinion | partiality | partisanship | persuasion | racism | sentiment | taboo | tabu | tendentiousness | thought | view

Preconception In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre`con*cep"tion\, n. The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.

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