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Preconceived notion   /prˌikənsˈivd nˈoʊʃən/   Listen
Preconceived notion

noun
1.
An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.  Synonyms: parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived opinion, preconception, prepossession.






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"Preconceived notion" Quotes from Famous Books



... child and the real child,—the difference between what fancy pictures a schoolroom to be and what actual first-hand acquaintance shows that it is, the difference between a preconceived notion and an actual stubborn fact of experience,—these were among the lessons that I learned in these schools. But, at the same time, there was no crass materialism accompanying this teaching. There was no loss of the broader point of view. A fact is a fact, and we cannot ...
— Craftsmanship in Teaching • William Chandler Bagley



Words linked to "Preconceived notion" :   sentiment, view, thought, opinion, persuasion



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