Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: preconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought
noun
the condition of being prepossessed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: condition, status
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh2i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English possession English prepossession From pre- + possession.
