preconceived
Use Preconceived in a sentence
kənˈsiv verb (used with object), pre·con·ceived, pre·con·ceiv·ing.
to form a conception or opinion of beforehand, as before seeing evidence or as a result of previously held prejudice.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to form an idea of beforehand; conceive of ahead in time | |
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Preconceived
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Example sentences
Humans can't help having their preconceived beliefs take precedence over the facts.
They categorize and mythologize it and read into it their own preconceived ideas.
Creative and positive ways to address stigma, ageism, and preconceived views of aging.
It challenged my preconceived notions of divorce rates.
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