Preconceived

Pronunciation: /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/

Definitions of preconceived

adjective formed or conceived beforehand; existing in the mind prior to experience

Example Sentences

A1 She had preconceived ideas about the new student before even meeting them.

A2 The tourist's preconceived notions about the country were quickly dispelled once they arrived.

B1 It's important to try new things without letting preconceived biases influence your decisions.

B2 The team approached the project with an open mind, free from preconceived judgments.

C1 The author challenged readers to question their preconceived beliefs through his thought-provoking novel.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research forced the scientific community to reevaluate their preconceived theories.

Examples of preconceived in a Sentence

formal It is important to approach the research without any preconceived notions.

informal Don't go into the movie with any preconceived ideas about it.

slang Try not to have any preconceived judgments about the new restaurant.

figurative She entered the debate with a preconceived strategy in mind.

Grammatical Forms of preconceived

• past tense: preconceived
• plural: preconceived
• comparative: more preconceived
• superlative: most preconceived
• present tense: preconceive
• future tense: will preconceive
• perfect tense: have preconceived
• continuous tense: is preconceiving
• singular: preconceived
• positive degree: preconceived
• infinitive: to preconceive
• gerund: preconceiving
• participle: preconceived

Origin and Evolution of preconceived

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'preconceived' originated from the Latin word 'praeconcepi', which means 'to form an opinion beforehand'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'preconceived' has retained its original meaning of having an opinion or idea before encountering the actual situation, but it has also come to be associated with bias or prejudice in modern usage.