prepossessions

noun

Definition of prepossessionsnext
plural of prepossession
1
as in theories
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something the foreign tourists' prepossessions about life in the U.S. had been formed by many hours of American TV shows

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2
as in obsessions
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned tried to cure him of his prepossession with money

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  1. theories
  2. obsessions
  3. assumptions
Noun
  • The curriculum will cover both cybersecurity theories and applications in fields such as network security, system security, cryptography, and secure autonomous vehicles.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over the years since Hutchins’ death, a range of theories from sabotage to stray ammunition coming from her father and seasoned Hollywood gun coach Thell Reed have been suggested by defense lawyers, various prosecutors, district attorneys and more.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of theories
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  • The entire Emilia-Romagna region is home to many of my culinary obsessions—like tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini (allegedly named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love’s navel), mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, fizzy Lambrusco, and so much more.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Grammy-nominee talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about her musical obsessions; taking a break from music to enroll in a Harvard program on religion and public life; and her appreciation for listeners with patience.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of obsessions
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  • And this is not even factoring in inevitable federal and state cuts that will have an outsized impact on our income and property tax assumptions.
    Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumptions
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“Prepossessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessions. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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