as in theory
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something
tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions
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Recent Examples of preconception
For many, Game Freak is synonymous with Pokémon, but their upcoming game Beast of Reincarnation looks to shatter that preconception.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
A lot of people have preconceptions about what a great gamer looks like.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 May 2025
Our research shows science teachers have a variety of preconceptions about AI.
—Christine Wusylko, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Inside your company, what boundaries need to be pushed, what preconceptions need to be challenged, what policies need to be revised?
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
A lot of people have preconceptions about what a great gamer looks like.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 May 2025
Our research shows science teachers have a variety of preconceptions about AI.
—Christine Wusylko, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Inside your company, what boundaries need to be pushed, what preconceptions need to be challenged, what policies need to be revised?
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for preconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconception
Noun
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, the assumption that children and adolescents are not at risk for hearing loss is untrue, says Burt.—
Jennifer E. Mabry,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Curiosity helps break down assumptions, keeps people from being stuck, and prevents burnout at work by distributing opportunities more evenly.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Preconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconception. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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