Prepossession

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Pronunciation: /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

Definitions of prepossession

noun a preconceived opinion or bias; a preexisting condition or state of mind

Example Sentences

A1 She had a prepossession towards dogs, always choosing to adopt them from shelters.

A2 His prepossession for Italian food led him to try every Italian restaurant in town.

B1 Her prepossession with fashion made her a regular at the local clothing stores.

B2 The detective had to overcome his prepossession against the suspect to solve the case.

C1 His prepossession towards traditional values influenced his decision-making process.

C2 The author's prepossession with historical accuracy was evident in his meticulous research for the novel.

adjective prepossessing - creating a favorable impression beforehand

Example Sentences

A1 She had a prepossession against spicy food.

A2 His prepossession towards technology made him a quick learner.

B1 The prepossession of the jury influenced the outcome of the trial.

B2 Her prepossession for classical music led her to become a talented pianist.

C1 The author's prepossession for historical accuracy is evident in his novels.

C2 Despite his prepossession for traditional methods, he was open to trying new approaches.

Examples of prepossession in a Sentence

formal Her prepossession towards classical music made her a dedicated patron of the symphony orchestra.

informal I can tell by his prepossession with vintage cars that he's a real enthusiast.

slang Don't let your prepossession with designer labels blind you to other fashion options.

figurative His prepossession with finding the perfect solution often hindered his ability to make decisions quickly.

Grammatical Forms of prepossession

past tense

prepossessed

plural

prepossessions

comparative

more prepossessed

superlative

most prepossessed

present tense

prepossesses

future tense

will prepossess

perfect tense

has prepossessed

continuous tense

is prepossessing

singular

prepossession

positive degree

prepossessed

infinitive

to prepossess

gerund

prepossessing

participle

prepossessed

Origin and Evolution of prepossession

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prepossession' originated from Latin roots, with 'prae-' meaning before, and 'possessio' meaning possession.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a prior claim or right, the word 'prepossession' evolved over time to also encompass the idea of a preconceived opinion or bias towards something or someone.