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forenotion

forenotion noun: a preconception.

Noun

forenotion (plural forenotions)

  1. (archaic, rare) A preconception.
    • He can do so only on condition of moving forward in the understanding of his own "prejudices," of becoming conscious of his forenotions and preconceptions, of placing in the forefront, in plain sight, his "hidden thoughts."2001, Pierre-André Taguieff, The Force of Prejudice, page 35

Forms of forenotion

pluralforenotions

Origin of forenotion

From fore- + notion.

Questions about forenotion

What does forenotion mean?
Forenotion means a preconception.
What part of speech is forenotion?
Forenotion is a noun.
What is the plural of forenotion?
The plural of forenotion is forenotions.

Words near forenotion in the dictionary

  1. forenote
  2. forenoted
  3. forenotes
  4. forenotice
  5. forenotices
  6. forenotion
  7. forenotions
  8. forensal
  9. forensic
  10. forensic accountancy
  11. forensic accountant

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