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- [pree-kuh n-seev]
- /ˌpri kənˈsiv/
- /ˌpriː.kənˈsiːvd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-kuh n-seev]
- /ˌpri kənˈsiv/
Definitions of preconceived word
- verb with object preconceived to form a conception or opinion of beforehand, as before seeing evidence or as a result of previously held prejudice. 1
- adjective preconceived idea, notion: already formed 1
- adjective preconceived prejudiced, unfounded 1
- adjective preconceived If you have preconceived ideas about something, you have already formed an opinion about it before you have enough information or experience. 0
- adjective preconceived formed beforehand before one has enough information about something or knowledge of it, and therefore probably wrong; conceived ahead in time 0
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Origin of preconceived
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; pre- + conceive
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Parts of speech for Preconceived
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preconceived popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preconceived usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preconceived
adjective preconceived
- jaundiced — affected with or colored by or as if by jaundice: jaundiced skin.
- xenophobic — relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.
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