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English noun: preconception

1. preconception (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, prepossession


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

2. preconception (cognition) a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation


Synonymsbias, prejudice


Broader (hypernym)partiality, partisanship


Narrower (hyponym)experimenter bias, homophobia, irrational hostility, Islamophobia, racism, taboo, tabu, tendentiousness









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