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- [bahy-uh s]
- /ˈbaɪ əs/
- /ˈbaɪ.əs/
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- [bahy-uh s]
- /ˈbaɪ əs/
Definitions of bias word
- variable noun bias Bias is a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favour that person or thing. 3
- variable noun bias Bias is a concern with or interest in one thing more than others. 3
- verb bias To bias someone means to influence them in favour of a particular choice. 3
- noun bias mental tendency or inclination, esp an irrational preference or prejudice 3
- noun bias a diagonal line or cut across the weave of a fabric 3
- noun bias the voltage applied to an electronic device or system to establish suitable working conditions 3
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Origin of bias
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Middle French biais oblique < Old Provençal, probably < Vulgar Latin *(e)bigassius < Greek epikársios oblique, equivalent to epi- epi- + -karsios oblique
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Parts of speech for Bias
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bias popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bias usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bias
noun bias
- intolerance — lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
- favoritism — the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.
- tilt — to furnish with a tilt.
- bigotry — Bigotry is the possession or expression of strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions.
- prejudice — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
verb bias
- sway — to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
- distort — to twist awry or out of shape; make crooked or deformed: Arthritis had distorted his fingers.
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- warp — OS/2
Antonyms for bias
noun bias
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
verb bias
- straighten — make straight
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
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