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preconceived

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pre·con·ceive  (prkn-sv)
tr.v. pre·con·ceived, pre·con·ceiv·ing, pre·con·ceives
To form (an opinion, for example) before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience.
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Adj.1.preconceived - (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice; "certain preconceived notions"
preconceived
adjective presumed, premature, predetermined, presupposed, prejudged, forejudged preconceived notions about what we want from life
Translations
preconceived [ˈpriːkənˈsiːvd] ADJ → preconcebido
preconceived [ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd] adj [idea] → préconçu(e)
preconceived
adj opinion, idea → vorgefasst; to have preconceived ideas about something → eine vorgefasste Meinung zu etw haben
preconceived [ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd] adj (idea) → preconcetto/a
preconceived [ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd] adj (idea) → preconcetto/a


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In this way, without any preconceived intention, a body of epic poetry was built up by various writers which covered the whole Trojan story.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
There is something--a something, Monsieur Frederic Larsan, much graver than the misuse of logic the disposition of mind in some detectives which makes them, in perfect good faith, twist logic to the necessities of their preconceived ideas.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, Gaston View in context
Candor will oblige us to admit that even such men may be actuated by upright intentions; and it cannot be doubted that much of the opposition which has made its appearance, or may hereafter make its appearance, will spring from sources, blameless at least, if not respectable -- the honest errors of minds led astray by preconceived jealousies and fears.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
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