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PRECONCEPTION

\pɹˌiːkənsˈɛpʃən], \pɹˌiːkənsˈɛpʃən], \p_ɹ_ˌiː_k_ə_n_s_ˈɛ_p_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PRECONCEPTION

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of preconceiving.
A preconceived notion or opinion. preconceit.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The act of preconceiving; opinion previously formed.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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