How do you use the word "preconception" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "preconception": This will challenge any preconception you may have of modern art.

Preconception Meaning

/ˌpɹiːkənˈsɛpʃən/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounAn opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

nounA prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.

Sentence Examples

This will challenge any preconception you may have of modern art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

bias prejudice

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

Her ____ about the city was proven false by her firsthand experience.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

His ____ about the neighborhood made him reluctant to visit, even though friends spoke highly of it.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *kap- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *kapyéti Proto-Italic *kapjō Old Latin kapiō Latin capiō ▲ Ancient Greek σῠλλᾰμβᾰ́νω (sŭllămbắnō)calq. Latin concipiō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin conceptiōlbor. Old French conceptionbor. Middle English concepcioun English conception English preconception From pre- + conception.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"With many of the more general preconceptions of socialist thought the connection of their more practical proposals is by no means at once obvious, and in consequence many men who believe themselves to be determined opponents of that system of thought become in fact effective spreaders of its ideas." — 1949, F. A. Hayek, “The Intellectuals and Socialism”, in University of Chicago Law Review, volume 16, number 3, Chicago: University of Chicago, →DOI, page 422:

"He told RAIL: "We had no preconceptions, but you would assume a newer train to have better air quality than an older one. We found that was not necessarily the case." — 2021 October 6, Paul Clifton, “Network News: RSSB research exposes poor air quality on diesel trains”, in RAIL, number 941, page 14:

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