1. An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
   "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
   - prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion 
2. A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
   - bias, prejudice

Derived forms: preconceptions

See also: preconceive

Type of: opinion, partiality, partisanship, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view

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