English dictionary

preconception

/,pr/i/k/@/n's/E/p/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

noun.cognition

Examples
He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions.

Synonyms parti pris preconceived idea preconceived notion preconceived opinion prepossession

Source: WordNet 3.0
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

noun.cognition

Synonyms bias prejudice

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.

noun

Source: webster1913