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Preconceive means to form an opinion or idea about something before you know anything factual or see any results, as in�� I don’t preconceive ideas about foods I haven’t tried yet.

Preconceive is almost always used in the past tense, as in Watching the film confirmed Raul’s preconceived belief that he would hate it.

Preconceive often implies that the reason a person formed an opinion ahead of time is because they have biases or prejudices that are influencing them. For example, you might be biased against vegetables because you haven’t liked any of the ones you’ve tried so far. That bias might lead you to have a preconceived idea that you won’t like a vegetable you’ve never eaten before. But you’ll only know if you like it by trying it.

Preconceive is commonly used in the phrase preconceived notions, as in The man’s preconceived notions about rap music prevented him from giving it a fair chance.

The first records of the term preconceive come from around 1570. It combines the prefix pre–, meaning “before,” and the word conceive, meaning “to form” or “to believe.” When someone preconceives something, they form an opinion about it before they have even come into contact with it.

Preconceive is nearly always used in a negative context. Even when talking about themselves, people use preconceive to discuss a situation in which their biases or assumptions affect how they view something. It’s always better to judge things based on facts or experiences rather than assumptions. You never know—you might find your new favorite thing by trying it!

What are some synonyms for preconceive?

• biased
• warped
• distorted
• prejudiced
• opinionated

What are some words that share a root or word element with preconceive?

• conceive

What are some words that often get used in discussing preconceive?

• biases
• assumptions
• prejudice
• notions
• beliefs

People use preconceive to mean to form an opinion or idea ahead of time.

Who coined the term "growling" anyways. Don't preconceive your vocal delivery, just feel and translate a way that's accurate to what's said

— Garret Rapp (@garretrapp)

Let go of your preconceived notions about a person & your conversations will get easier.

— Lord D'usse (@VicDamone45)

Don’t waste time trying to change people’s perceptions & opinions of you. Most have already made up their minds. Many have preconceived ideas based on what they’ve heard through the grapevine. Keep doing good. Your work is there for everyone to see. The truth will always prevail!

— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk)

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Is the following sentence a correct use of preconceive?

You shouldn’t preconceive ideas about a person before you meet them.