What is the meaning of preconceived idea?

An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.
- usage: "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
- synonyms: preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived notion

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APA	WordNet. (2010). preconceived idea. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_idea/definitions/1303652
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "preconceived idea" http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_idea/definitions/1303652 (accessed September 20, 2026).
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MLA	WordNet. "preconceived idea" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_idea/definitions/1303652>

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