prepossession
pre·pos·sess·ion
prepossession · prepossessions
A preoccupation; having possession beforehandA preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
UK/ˌpɹiːpəˈzɛʃn̩/US/ˌpɹipəˈzɛʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
(countable)A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.
More definitions
- the condition of being prepossessed
- an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Forms
plural: prepossessions| Singular | prepossession |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence:preconceptionparti prispreconceived opinionpreconceived ideapreconceived notion
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedprepossess
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable