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Preconception Definition & Meaning

preconception
noun
  1. an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
  2. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

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What does preconception mean?
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions" a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
What part of speech is preconception?
Preconception is a noun.
How many definitions does preconception have?
Preconception has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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