Preconception (Noun)
Meaning 1
A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her preconception about the city being dirty and crowded was proven wrong after she visited it.
- The teacher tried to dispel the students' preconceptions about the subject being boring.
- He had a preconception that all politicians were corrupt, which made him skeptical of their promises.
- The company's preconception about the market demand led them to overproduce the product.
- Her preconception about the neighborhood being rough made her hesitant to move there.