NOUN | state | prepossession | the condition of being prepossessed |
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cognition | prepossession, preconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion | an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence |
Meaning | The condition of being prepossessed. | |
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Example | "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable" | |
Broader | condition, status | A state at a particular time |
Meaning | An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence. | |
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Synonyms | preconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion | |
Broader | opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought | A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty |
Spanish | idea preconcebida, parti pris, preconcepción, prejuicio | |
Catalan | idea preconcebuda, prejudici | |
Verbs | prepossess | influence (somebody's) opinion in advance |
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