preconception
pronunciation
How to pronounce preconception in British English:
UK [ˌpri:kənˈsepʃn]
How to pronounce preconception in American English:
US [ˌprikənˈsɛpʃən]
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- Noun:
- an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
- a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Word Origin
- preconception (n.)
- 1620s, from pre- + conception. Related: Preconceptions.