preconception

noun

pre·​con·​cep·​tion ˌprē-kən-ˈsep-shən 

1

: a preconceived idea

2

: prejudice

Synonyms

• prejudgment
• prepossession

Examples of preconception in a Sentence

I came to the lecture without any preconceptions.

tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions

Recent Examples on the Web

With his meditator’s aversion to preconceptions, Lynch embraced collaborative improvisation. —Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025

However, for fans who value a song's sound and direct application to their lives over preconceptions related to stereotypes, the space between the hard and honest truths that are the foundations of both genres benefits Lakeview's growth. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Consider what led you to test your hypothesis, explore your research, or rethink your preconceptions. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

But as award-winning author Katie Kitamura unravels the connections between these two characters, readers will be forced to confront their own preconceptions about how relationships play out, with and without an audience. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for preconception

• apperception
• contraception
• interception
• misconception
• misperception
• conception
• deception
• exception
• inception
• perception
• reception
• intussusception

Medical Definition

preconception

adjective

pre·​con·​cep·​tion -kən-ˈsep-shən 

: occurring prior to conception

preconception genetic counseling