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 an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
 - he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
 • Syn:
 preconception, prepossession, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
 • Derivationally related forms:
 prepossess (for: prepossession), preconceive (for: preconception)
 • Hypernyms:
 opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought
 
 
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