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The definition of a preconception is a notion, opinion or idea that you have formed before going into something, sometimes based on bias or prejudice.

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An example of a preconception is when you make up your mind in advance what someone is going to be like without knowing the person.

See preconception in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of preconceiving
a preconceived idea or opinion
bias

Origin: ML preconceptio

See preconception in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An opinion or conception formed in advance of adequate knowledge or experience, especially a prejudice or bias.

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