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English noun: prepossession

1. prepossession (state) the condition of being prepossessed


SamplesThe king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable.


Broader (hypernym)condition, status

2. prepossession (cognition) an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence


SamplesHe did not even try to confirm his preconceptions.


Synonymsparti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception


Broader (hypernym)opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view









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