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ennakkokäsitys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • preconception noun An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
  • prejudice noun An unfair opinion or attitude formed in advance, without real knowledge or evidence.

Senses

ennakkokäsitys is used for these senses in English:

  • preconception An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
  • prejudice (countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

preconception — full definition

  1. noun An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
  2. noun A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.

prejudice — full definition

  1. noun An unfair opinion or attitude formed in advance, without real knowledge or evidence.
  2. verb To cause bias in someone, or to damage a case, chance, or outcome.

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