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preconception

Pronunciation: /ˌpɹiːkənˈsɛpʃən/

The English word “preconception” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

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

adjective

  1. Preconceptional.

Etymology

From pre- + conception.

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