Phrase guide

parti pris

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːtɪˈpɹiː/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A bias or preconceived opinion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: preconception, prepossession, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought

History

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French parti pris (“decision taken; prejudice”).