What is the meaning of preconceived notion?

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 idea

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APA	WordNet. (2010). preconceived notion. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_notion/definitions/1303653
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "preconceived notion" http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_notion/definitions/1303653 (accessed September 21, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, preconceived notion, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_notion/definitions/1303653>.
MLA	WordNet. "preconceived notion" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_notion/definitions/1303653>

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