About The Word Prepossession
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Prepossession
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What's The Definition Of Prepossession?
[n] an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
[n] the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable" Synonyms | Synonyms for Prepossession: parti pris | preconceived idea | preconceived notion | preconceived opinion | preconception Related Terms | Find terms related to Prepossession: See Also | condition | opinion | persuasion | sentiment | status | thought | view Prepossession In Webster's Dictionary \Pre`pos*ses"sion\, n.
1. Preoccupation; prior possession. --Hammond.
2. Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression,
already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression;
bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable
sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood. ``The
prejudices and prepossessions of the country.'' --Sir W.
Scott.
Syn: Bent; bias; inclination; preoccupancy; prejudgment. See
{Bent}.
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