preconception/ˌprikənˈsɛpʃən/Pluralpreconceptions1a pre-established opinion that is formed before obtaining proper knowledge or experienceCopySynonyms: prepossessionpreconceived ideapreconceived opinionpreconceived notionparti pris2a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situationCopySynonyms: biasprejudice