Definitions for Preconception
ˌpri kənˈsɛp ʃənpre·con·cep·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notionnoun

   an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

   "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"

2. bias, prejudice, preconceptionnoun

   a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. preconceptionnoun

   An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

2. preconceptionnoun

   A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Preconceptionnoun

   Opinion previously formed.

   Etymology: præ and conception.

   Custom with most men prevails more than truth, according to the notions and preconceptions, which it hath formed in our minds, we shape the discourse of reason itself. George Hakewill.

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1. preconception

   Preconception is a pre-existing belief, opinion, or idea formed before obtaining full or adequate knowledge, typically based on stereotypes, biases or assumptions. It can influence one's perception, interpretation, or judgement of situations, people or things. Preconceptions can often disregard new or contradicting information.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Preconceptionnoun

   the act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed

Matched Categories

1. • Partiality

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Preconception in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Preconception in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Preconception in a Sentence

1. unknown:

   Nothing you become will disappoint me; I have no preconception that I'd like to see you be or do. I have no desire to foresee you, only to discover you. You can't disappoint me.

2. Laxmi Mehta:

   Involvement of the cardio-obstetrics team from preconception to postpartum care is critical because these experts working together can help identify ways to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Preconception
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Preconception
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Preconception
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Preconception
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Preconception