preconception

noun

pre·​con·​cep·​tion ˌprē-kən-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce preconception (audio)
1
: a preconceived idea
2

Examples of preconception in a Sentence

I came to the lecture without any preconceptions. tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions
Recent Examples on the Web However, the two partners had to overcome some preconceptions before joining forces. Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 July 2024 This article introduces the E5 approach to problem-framing—expand, examine, empathize, elevate, and envision—and offers tools that enable leaders to fully explore the problem space. Phase 1: Expand In the first phase, set aside preconceptions and open your mind. Julia Binder michael D. Watkins, Harvard Business Review, 17 Feb. 2024 Being a good juror requires weighing evidence, questioning our own preconceptions, and asking good questions. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 July 2024 That assertiveness can be viewed very differently depending on what your preconception is. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for preconception 

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Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Preconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preconception. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

preconception

adjective
pre·​con·​cep·​tion -kən-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce preconception (audio)
: occurring prior to conception
preconception genetic counseling

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