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preconceived

/ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/

preconceived adjective: conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time. Also the simple past and past participle of preconceive.

Adjective

preconceived (not comparable)

  1. Conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time.
    Synonyms:
    ready-made

Also used as

preconceived is also the simple past and past participle of preconceive.

Synonyms of preconceived

Questions about preconceived

What does preconceived mean?
Preconceived means conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time.
What part of speech is preconceived?
Preconceived is an adjective.
How do you pronounce preconceived?
Preconceived is pronounced /ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/.

Words near preconceived in the dictionary

  1. preconceited
  2. preconceiting
  3. preconceits
  4. preconceivable
  5. preconceive
  6. preconceived
  7. preconceives
  8. preconceiving
  9. preconcentrate
  10. preconcentrated
  11. preconcentrates

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