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preconception
Preconception (noun) means a belief or opinion formed too early, before there is enough evidence to support it.
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A belief or opinion formed too early, before there is enough evidence to support it.
"He told RAIL: "We had no preconceptions, but you would assume a newer train to have better air quality than an older one. We found that was not necessarily the case."
— Paul Clifton, Network News: RSSB research exposes poor air quality on diesel trains (2021)
2
A fixed idea that stops someone from thinking clearly about a matter.
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Rhymes for preconception
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allusion
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What is the meaning of preconception?
"preconception" (noun) means a belief or opinion formed too early, before there is enough evidence to support it.
What is another word for preconception?
Other words for "preconception" include bias, prepossession, prejudice.
What are the different meanings of preconception?
"preconception" has 2 main meanings: 1. A belief or opinion formed too early, before there is enough evidence to support it; 2. A fixed idea that stops someone from thinking clearly about a matter.
