noun
definition
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
definition
A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.
Examples of preconceptions in a Sentence
Now in the corpse the former are empty; hence, in the light of these preconceptions they were declared to be vessels for conveying Pneuma to the different parts of the body.
The problem cannot be approached from modern preconceptions because there was much associated with the worship of Yahweh which only gradually came to be recognized as repugnant, and there was much in earlier ages and in other lands which reflects an elevated and even complex religious philosophy.
And when Vasco da Gama went on his voyage from Mozambique northwards he began to hear of "Preste Joham" as reigning in the interior - or rather, probably, by the light of his preconceptions of the existence of that personage in East Africa he thus interpreted what was told him.
The publication of fresh chronological material in 1906 and 1907 placed a new complexion on the problems at issue, and enabled us to correct several preconceptions, and to reconcile or explain the apparently conflicting data.
Napoleon's habit of clinging to his own preconceptions never received so strange and disastrous an illustration as it did during the month spent at Moscow.
New to the Sacred College and free from traditional preconceptions, he was admirably fitted to carry out the papal policy under Leo XIII.
This is so characteristic of von Moltke's methods and of the tactical preconceptions of the time that it deserves more detailed notice.
The news division must constantly interrogate itself about its preconceptions, levels of knowledge and openness to ideas and criticism.
In place of the real Christ of the Christians he proclaimed himself; and the Law he allegorized in accordance with his own preconceptions.
There's no pretense here to be creating new concepts or challenging any preconceptions.
Publishing intervisibility data for all the monuments in this way clearly avoids any preconceptions on the part of the authors and empowers the viewer.
I try not to have any preconceptions about what I might find.
I want to make a difference, play my part in changing attitudes and challenging preconceptions.
Yet mutual misunderstandings and negative preconceptions remain to be overcome.
Freddie now works with knitted textiles, finding this a powerful medium for self-expression and communication because of the cultural preconceptions surrounding the area.
I think people had their own preconceptions of what Kylie should sound like.
You may need to expand understanding of learning and challenge preconceptions both internally and externally.
This is further compounded by student preconceptions of the subject.
He uses lots of emotive language to try to achieve his goal of changing people's preconceptions about the subject of immigration.
The lesson once again begins with a collating of students ' preconceptions about Africa.
Starting the course exploring trainees ' own preconceptions about teaching.
Well, in his mind, he was challenging preconceptions, possibly the audiences, possibly his own self-doubt.
But it turns out that this is pure supposition based on a small sample size, preconceptions and guesswork.
We are all teeming with preconceptions, including me.
An example of damaging preconceptions is undervaluing the contributions of disabled or older employees.
To make the most out of your speed dating experience, go in with an open mind and try not to have any preconceptions until you actually sit down and talk to the people at the event.
Only time will tell if these preconceptions will change.
Nichelle Nichols challenged preconceptions, overcame barriers and inspired generations of young men and women to reach for the stars.
It will be perceived that an objective attitude to the subjective writings must be adopted, the starting-point is the writings themselves and not individual preconceptions of the authentic history which they embody.
He has read Plato's Theaetetus in the light of Baconian and individualist preconceptions.