Pronunciation: /ˌpriːkənˈsɛpʃən/
noun an idea or opinion formed before having enough information or experience
A1 I had a preconception about the city before visiting.
A2 She realized her preconception about the food was wrong after trying it.
B1 It's important to challenge your preconceptions and keep an open mind.
B2 His preconceptions about the industry were proven wrong after working in it.
C1 The study aimed to uncover and analyze participants' preconceptions about the topic.
C2 Her preconceptions were shattered after researching the subject thoroughly.
formal It is important to challenge and question our preconceptions in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.
informal Don't let your preconceptions limit your ability to see things from a different perspective.
slang Dude, you gotta drop your preconceptions and just go with the flow.
figurative Her preconceptions acted like blinders, preventing her from seeing the truth right in front of her.
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