Definitions for: Preconception


[n] an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
[n] a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation



Webster (1913) Definition: Pre`con*cep"tion, n.
The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously
formed.

Synonyms: bias, parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, prejudice, prepossession

See Also: experimenter bias, homophobia, irrational hostility, opinion, partiality, partisanship, persuasion, racism, sentiment, taboo, tabu, tendentiousness, thought, view

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