Meaning & use
Preconceptions
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Opinions or ideas formed about someone or something before having enough information or experience.
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Try to set aside your preconceptions before meeting the new team.
The documentary challenged many viewers' preconceptions about life in rural areas.
A note on using this word
Closely related to 'prejudice,' though 'preconception' doesn't always carry a negative connotation on its own.
Words with a similar meaning
assumptionspresumptionsbiases
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Words with an opposite meaning
open-mindedness
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