preconception


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preconception
n. presupposition, bias, prejudice; previously formed opinion, previously determined viewpoint

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preconception

Noun
1. an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
(synonym) prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
(hypernym) opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought
(derivation) preconceive
2. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
(synonym) bias, prejudice
(hypernym) partiality, partisanship
(hyponym) taboo, tabu


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préconception
nf. preconception, presupposition, prejudice

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preconception
n. předpojatost; předsudek

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preconception
Rzecz. uprzedzenie; z góry wyrobiony sąd/wyobrażenie