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(prē′kən sēv′)

transitive verb preconceived, preconceiving

Now Rare to form a conception or opinion of beforehand
to form (an opinion) in advance: a preconceived notion

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transitive verb pre·con·ceived, pre·con·ceiv·ing, pre·con·ceives

To form (an opinion, for example) before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience.

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