adjective
preconceived
pree-kuhn-SEEVD
Preconceived (adjective) means Formed as an opinion or idea before having real evidence or experience. Example: “She tried to visit the city without any preconceived ideas about what it would be like.”
adjective
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Formed as an opinion or idea before having real evidence or experience.
"She tried to visit the city without any preconceived ideas about what it would be like."
How to use preconceived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn assumption or belief made in advance, before actually seeing or knowing the facts.
Common pairings
preconceived notion
preconceived ideas
without preconceived judgments
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What does “preconceived” mean?
The word “preconceived” means formed as an opinion or idea before having real evidence or experience. In plain terms, an assumption or belief made in advance, before actually seeing or knowing the facts.
How do you pronounce “preconceived”?
“Preconceived” is pronounced pree-kuhn-SEEVD (/ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “preconceived” in a sentence?
Here is “preconceived” used in a sentence: “She tried to visit the city without any preconceived ideas about what it would be like.”
What part of speech is “preconceived”?
“Preconceived” is an adjective.
