Associations to the word «Preconception»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PRECONCEPTION, noun. An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions".
PRECONCEPTION, noun. A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.

Wise words

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