preconception

noun

pre·​con·​cep·​tion ˌprē-kən-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce preconception (audio)
1
: a preconceived idea
2

Examples of preconception in a Sentence

I came to the lecture without any preconceptions. tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions
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By staying focused and objective, mindful leaders evaluate impacts and assess risks and value without distortion from preconceptions or ingrained habits. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Millions of readers’ guesses revealed that, for the most part, those preconceptions were not very accurate in this case. Aug. 2021 70. The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024 Modern preconceptions, though, can be based on harmful ideologies. Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024 The new leader as an individual Questions may concern professional profile, or personal hopes, dreams, rumors, preconceptions, concerns, etc. George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preconception 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of preconception was in 1625

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“Preconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preconception. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

preconception

adjective
pre·​con·​cep·​tion -kən-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce preconception (audio)
: occurring prior to conception
preconception genetic counseling

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