Noun: preconception ,pree-kun'sep-shun
- An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
"he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions";
- prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
- A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
"His preconception against immigrants clouded his judgment on immigration policies";
- bias, prejudice
Derived forms: preconceptions
Type of: opinion, partiality, partisanship, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view