HyperDic: prepossession

English > 2 senses of the word prepossession:
NOUNstateprepossessionthe condition of being prepossessed
cognitionprepossession, preconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notionan opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
English > prepossession: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of being prepossessed.
Example"the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable"
Broadercondition, statusA state at a particular time
English > prepossession: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningAn opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.
Synonymspreconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
Broaderopinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thoughtA personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Spanishidea preconcebida, parti pris, preconcepción, prejuicio
Catalanidea preconcebuda, prejudici
Verbsprepossessinfluence (somebody's) opinion in advance

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