preconceive

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ conceive.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -iːv

Verb

preconceive (third-person singular simple present preconceives, present participle preconceiving, simple past and past participle preconceived)

  1. To conceive, or form an opinion of, beforehand; to have a preconception
    Synonym: foreconceive

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