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preconceptional

preconceptional

8.6
An idea formed before you know the facts
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːkənˈsɛpʃənl/
translation icon : preconcebido
  • Her preconceptional attitude prevented her from listening to other points of view.

Examples

  • Her preconceptional beliefs about parenting changed after she had her first child.

  • It is important to avoid preconceptional judgments when meeting new people.

  • The study aimed to challenge preconceptional notions about the effectiveness of the new method.

  • Many people hold preconceptional views about mental health.

  • It is essential to avoid preconceptional assumptions when discussing new ideas.

  • Many individuals struggle to overcome their preconceptional beliefs about cultural differences.

  • Her preconceptional views on the topic made it difficult for her to accept new evidence.

Synonyms

preconceived
vspreconceptional
23 6.0

An idea that people form before they know the facts, often because of bias

is a neutral term for ideas formed before any evidence
prepossessed
vspreconceptional
8.9

Influenced by other people's opinions before trying or seeing something

is about ideas formed before evidence rather than influenced feeling

How Biased

bigoted
  • Offensive
44 7.8
prejudiced
24 5.0
preconceptional
8.6
neutral
218 3.6
open-minded
80 3.7

Surface Forms

preconceptional positive

Morphology

preconceptional = preconception (semi-transparent) = pre + conception + al

The adjective is transparently built from 'preconception' + '-al', but the sense is somewhat abstract and specialized.

Etymology

Preconceptional comes from pre- 'before' and conception 'forming an idea'. So, it describes beliefs or opinions you have before you have evidence or real experience.