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Definition of
preconception noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
preconception
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˌprikənˈsɛpʃn
/
/
[
countable
,
usually plural
,
uncountable
]
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an idea or opinion that is formed before you have enough information or experience
synonym
assumption
a book that will challenge your preconceptions about rural life
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misconception
See
preconception
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preconception
Nearby words
pre-Columbian
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preconceived
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precondition
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preconscious
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