prepossession
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pre·pos·ses·sion
(prē′pə-zĕsh′ən)n.
1. A preconception or prejudice.
2. The state of being preoccupied with thoughts, opinions, or feelings.
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prepossession
(ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən)n
1. the state or condition of being prepossessed
2. a prejudice or bias, esp a favourable one
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pre•pos•ses•sion
(ˌpri pəˈzɛʃ ən)n.
1. the state of being prepossessed.
2. a prejudice, esp. one in favor of a person or thing.
[1640–50]
pre`pos•ses′sion•ar′y, adj.
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Noun | 1. | prepossession - the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable" |
2. | prepossession - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions" opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?" |
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prepossession
noun1. An inclination for or against that inhibits impartial judgment:
2. Total occupation of the attention or of the mind:
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