Definition preconception in American English

preconception noun

[countable] noun

/ˌprikənˈsepʃ(ə)n/

an opinion about something that you form before you have a lot of information about it or experience with it

Example

Before meeting with a client, you must try to erase any preconceptions you may have about them.

Synonyms and related words

opinion attitude view thought idea belief

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